Claims Team Manager - #2105336

Claims Team Manager (9-Month FTC)

Glasgow | Personal Contract

Full- Time | Hybrid

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

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The overall purpose of this role is to provide strong leadership to the Claims Handling team, ensuring smooth departmental operations. Responsibilities include managing public liability and recovery of motor and non-motor damage claims, with a primary focus on resolving claims against SGN for injury and property damage.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality claims support services to our internal stakeholders and/or external clients and ensuring analysis of claims is completed in a timely and accurate manner.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

· Train, motivate, and evaluate Claims Handling team members.

· Oversee routine department activities to ensure accurate and timely completion.

· Maintain accurate and complete claims handling records.

· Support the preparation of insurance claims reports and determine claims settlement values.

· Compile, analyse, and report claims handling information to management and the business.

· Set and facilitate the achievement of department objectives.

· Authorise and approve claims in alignment with agreed policies and applicable legal frameworks, specifically the ‘New Roads and Streets Work Act (1991)’ (NSRWA) and ‘Gas Act 1986’.

· Develop, implement, improve, and enforce budgets, policies, and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.

· Build and maintain positive relationships with employees, customers, and the wider business.

· Drive and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will need

· Vast experience in a claims handling role, including MoJ personal injury claims and litigation (defendant & claimant)

· Strong understanding of insurance principles, products, and processes

· Excellent data entry, attention to detail, and accuracy skills

· Strong grasp of legal procedures and terminology for English & Scottish claims

· Attention to detail and a ‘Data-Driven’ Mindset, experience with insight focussed decision making

· Proven track record of technical excellence in Claims Handling

· Experience in People Management, with strong “people orientation”

· Experience in Communication and Influencing, with an ability to partner and influence, challenge and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders

· Educated to degree or hold a relevant insurance qualification (ACII)

· Proficiency in insurance-related software and systems (e.g., policy administration systems, claims management systems)

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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