Senior Administrator, Insurance and Risk

Health, Safety and Risk

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £25,627 to £30,497 Per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:  Friday 27 May 2022
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  1802822BH

The Health, Safety & Risk Directorate is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Administrator to support the Insurance, Risk and Business Continuity Service. 

The Role

As Senior Administrator, you will provide comprehensive and varied insurance advice and support to the University community, as well as liaising with external stakeholders such as insurers, brokers, loss adjusters and solicitors. 

Key tasks include data collection, processing invoices, issuing documentation and arranging meetings, as well as assisting the Head of Insurance Services with the efficient and effective delivery of specific tasks or projects where necessary.  

About You

You must have previous experience within a dedicated insurance environment, preferably some knowledge of risk and business continuity planning, excellent IT skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.  You will be well organised and adaptable, taking a positive approach to managing a busy workload.   

Excellent communication, organisational and inter-personal skills are required as is a commitment to providing an excellent service.  

What we can offer you

As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days, we will support your long-term future too, with pension scheme membership, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. Our excellent family leave arrangements include maternity, paternity, adoption and parental.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities. 

Application Procedure 

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please contact Michelle (HR Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk  Please quote reference 1802822BH on all correspondence