Head of Insurance

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alary: Competitive salary plus generous bonus, car allowance & enhanced pension

Location: Cannock with hybrid working. National travel for stakeholder meetings will be required.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

As the Head of Insurance at Veolia, you will lead the insurance programme for Veolia UK&I covering all insurable risk across our activities to ensure effective and efficient insurance processes. This will include liaising with external suppliers including solicitors, loss adjusters and subject matter experts. 

You will spearhead the identification and development of insurance strategies for new business opportunities. Your role involves driving ongoing enhancements to the claims process to optimise efficiency and minimise claims expenses for Veolia. 

Partnering with the broader Risk & Assurance team, you will create a coordinated approach to risk management that aligns with our Active Risk Strategy. You will put into place risk management programmes targeting insurable losses, which will include loss control engineering for asset-related risks and contract evaluations for various liability risks. 

Collaborating with Legal and Bid Management teams to review contracts, provide guidance and offer strategic solutions for new growth opportunities.

Ensuring that the team adeptly handles the claims process, you will keep key stakeholders informed and ensure timely completion of necessary actions. Additionally, you will assist with the R&A Strategic and Improvement projects by establishing fundamental requirements concerning insurance. 

What we're looking for:

• Experience in developing strategy for insurance programmes

• Broad experience of insurance policies, practices and procedures

• Understanding of the UK insurance market

• Legal knowledge in insurance and claims law

• Experience in complex contract reviews involving multiple stakeholders

• Experience with complex claims management / settlement

• Continuous improvement and ability to adapt to a changing environment

• Ability to coach and develop a high performing team

• Effective stakeholder management up to C-Suite

• Presenting to senior stakeholders

• Confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders and developing informative presentations suitable for various audiences 

• Influencing skills with key internal and external stakeholders

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.