Desk Based Claims Manager

Desk Based Claims Manager

Glasgow or Leeds - Hybrid (2 days a week in the office)
Full Time Permanent Position

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining them youll have the opportunity to not just be recognised for your skills but encouraged to build upon them and empowered to do your absolute best.

What youll be doing

Reporting directly to the Specialist Claims Operational Manager youll be a visible leader to your team of Desk Based Property Insurance Advisors (DBPIAs) spending two days a week in our Glasgow or Leeds office (with Wednesday as our anchor day). Youll also occasionally travel between both sites as needed.

With a strong focus on operational oversight youll deliver excellent customer outcomes while ensuring targets are met and governance requirements are upheld.

In this role youll:

• Lead and support a team of DBPIAs managing end-to-end Home and Commercial claims.

• Provide leadership and guidance to Home Resolution Operations Team Leaders empowering them to manage claims effectively.

• Identify and promote best practices driving continuous improvement for customers suppliers and the business.

• Apply your industry knowledge and regulatory expertise to assess and categorise risk accurately.

• Oversee customer conversations and remote assessments ensuring detailed reporting and clearly defined scopes of work.

• Maintain compliance with policy requirements and Health & Safety standards.

• Manage claim demand productivity and supplier instructions to deliver fair cost-effective customer journeys.

• Monitor repair progress and ensure operational targets are consistently met.

• Capture and resolve customer concerns within policy guidelines.

• Drive governance and quality control by overseeing audits feedback and completion of training modules.

What youll need

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders.

• Proven leadership and people management experience with a track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams.

• Strong claims knowledge and a solid understanding of operational processes and products.

• Analytical skills including problem-solving reporting and presenting insights clearly.

• Experience driving process improvements and delivering good customer outcomes.

Benefits

We recognise we wouldnt be where we are today without our colleagues thats why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

• 9% employer contributed pension

• Annual company bonus of up to 10%

• 50% off home motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover

• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way

• Generous holidays

• Buy as you earn share scheme

• Employee discounts and cashback

• Plus many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why weve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best whatever that looks like and offering real choice flexibility and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. Theyre about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. Were delighted to feature as one of the UKs Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know youre more than a CV and the things that make you you are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Hours: 35 hours

Closing Date: Wednesday 15 October

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