Our mission is simple… to help the world Love Mondays.

Every week, thousands of people across the UK start a new job – and it’s our job to help them get there.

REED is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions.

We are recruiting for Insurance Officer to join a team based in Eastleigh to develop and manage the insurance/risk finance function of the organisation, liaising with the Lead Solicitor, Deputy Solicitor

And the Strategic Risk Manager.

Key responsibilities

To manage the administration of the organisation’s insurance/risk finance programme, including effecting necessary changes, providing advice and guidance to personnel on insurance matters and promoting awareness
To manage the purchase of external insurance cover and related services with regard to EC Directives, Standing Orders on Contracts and the Procurement Policy, in order to ensure that the scope of cover meets organisational requirements.
To achieve best value in insurance provision by arranging specifications, negotiating terms, conditions and premiums and assessing the suitability of policies.
To manage the claims handling processes, from notification to settlement, including investigating claims and determining liability,
To manage and analyse any internal fund provision, producing statistical and financial reports
To provide general advice on matters of insurance, including assessing the suitability of contractors’ insurance details, where required.

Skills and experience

Education

Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute

Skills and experience

Extensive practical work experience in the insurance field, including claims handling.
Comprehensive knowledge of insurance claims and administration.
Sound knowledge of insurance law and associated contracts.
Experience of insurance management within the public sector.
Experience of using computerised claims handling systems.

This is a temporary role for up to 6 months, working full-time, paying between £20.09 - £21.20 per hour PAYE.

Hybrid working arrangements are in place for this role.

All roles are subject to strict police vetting and right to work checks

18% of the business is owned by the Reed Foundation, which supports good causes around the world. Set up by Sir Alec Reed in 1985, it’s the driving force behind all of REED’s philanthropic activities.

The Foundation provides funding for a number of charities, channelled via the Big Give, the online donation platform that allows donors to discover and donate to projects of interest.