If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

AWE is seeking an Insurance Specialist to join the team which manages its Corporate Insurance Portfolio – including fielding insurance enquiries from across the organisation, processing claims in collaboration with our insurers and working closely with stakeholders, subject matter experts and our Insurance Broker to ensure seamless annual renewals.

The role is primarily oriented towards the management of commercial insurances (for Employers’ Liability, Motor Fleet, Business Travel, Directors’ & Officers’ Liability, etc) but also encompasses the management of Government Indemnifications.

Location: Green Park, Reading.

Package: £36,710 - £40,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience).

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

As an Insurance Specialist, you will manage a wide range of insurance-related activities across the business, including handling enquiries and providing tailored advice, often liaising with the insurance broker on complex matters. You will collaborate with multiple departments and Subject Matter Experts to gather and review information required for claims management and annual corporate insurance renewals. As part of your role, you will also:

Analyse business reports to extract renewal information required by insurers.
Check periodic claims reports received from insurers.
Prepare periodic reports to send to insurers.
Review and maintain the AWE Insurance Portal, the published set of Insurance FAQs, Insurance Procedures, Templates and Work Instructions.
Processing insurance payments.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking individuals with good communication skills, comfortable dealing with stakeholders of all levels, and with previous business insurance experience, in particular, Employers’ Liability, Public Liability, Business Travel and Professional Indemnity.

We do need you to have the following:

Educated to ‘A’ Level standard (or has gained equivalent insurance experience).
While not required, certifications or designations in insurance are advantageous.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

Experience of working in an insurance environment will be highly advantageous.
A comprehensive understanding of various classes of business insurance and the ability to interpret policy wordings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying, prioritising and resolving issues.
A team player who can identify and deliver upon improvement opportunities.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (esp. Outlook, Excel and Word).

Microsoft SharePoint experience is highly desirable.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.