Insurance Officer

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 3 November 2025

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are searching for a highly motivated and experienced Insurance Officer, preferably with experience of higher education, to act as a key University advisor and specialist on all insurance-related matters. You will be responsible for managing the annual insurance renewal exercise process, liaising with University wide internal stakeholders, brokers, and direct insurers, in accordance with an agreed renewal timetable and strict deadlines. You will also have the responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the University’s insurance portfolio, maintaining accurate insurance records, responding to complex enquiries, managing claims and alerting senior management to areas of risk.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Paul Griffiths,  Director of Risk Management

p.d.griffiths@leeds.ac.uk

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