Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.

　　A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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　　Director, Head of Construction Liability

　　The role:

　　We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated and leading industry professional to continue the development of an already successful team of self-motivated highly performing individuals, who already have a market leading reputation in the construction liability arena.

　　With overall responsibility for a growing team of currently 9 colleagues, you will maintain and improve on the high performance culture. Responsibilities will include expenditure control, technical and personal development of colleagues, quality control and oversight on client development and thought leadership.

　　You will have/will be:

　　ACII/ACILA and/or significant progress towards a distinct advantage

　　Demonstrable experience of running high performance teams, understanding the challenges that this brings

　　A highly motivated individual who can work with senior leaders in the team and within the wider business

　　A profile within the insurance industry and proven track record in client liaison

　　Presentation skills for both an internal and external audience

　　An innovator who looks at future trends and seeks to adapt the business accordingly

　　Capable of strategic thinking and then able to execute agreed strategic plans

　　An ability to embrace digital technologies for the enhancement of the business

　　Technical skills befitting the Head of a highly technical team, handling a wide variety of construction liability losses

　　Full UK driving licence essential

　　What will you get for this role?

　　Competitive salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications

　　Many of our vacancies offer the opportunity to work flexibly, whether from office and/or home

　　Healthcare scheme

　　A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme

　　Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

　　Discounts on various products and services

　　Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing

　　Life assurance

　　Group Income Protection

　　Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP app

　　Working at Sedgwick

　　Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, understand our clients’ needs, support the communities in which we operate, and perform at our best.

　　We’re passionate and understanding about our colleagues – so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hours so you can collect your children or care for someone in your family, we’re supportive of that. As a flexible employer, we’re happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview.

　　Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to: ID document verification, credit check, address verification, employment verification, employment gap verification, UK DBS, UK financial regulator search, anti-money laundering search, directorship search and global watch list check.

　　Sedgwick is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

　　Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

　　Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts

　　Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)