Trainee Risk Management Consultant
- Undertake risk assessments for farming and commercial customers as part of NFUM Risk Management Services Team
- Effectively manage risk for the customer and reduce losses for both customers and the business
- Providing risk improvement reports and technical insight to Underwriting to help inform insurance decisions
- Home working anywhere in the UK
About the role
As an NFU Mutual Trainee Risk Management Consultant you’ll be part of an in-house Risk Management Services team that’s been helping business owners identify and minimise commercial risk for over 30 years.
Under supervision working with our expert consultants in one of the largest Risk Management Consultancy’s in the UK, you’ll be trained to offer risk management advice to help clients of all sizes, from a broad range of industries, to reduce losses and have fewer accidents, protecting their loss ratios and future premium spend.
Working from home, no two days are the same. As our clients span across a broad spectrum of industries such as commercial, agriculture, retail, estates and leisure, you could easily be meeting with a large commercial business in the morning and a one-person start-up in the afternoon.
You’ll also build relationships with other internal teams and external industry and regulatory bodies, to ensure the effective delivery and promotion of the Risk Management Services division. Ultimately, as part of a team, you’ll help our parent company, NFU Mutual, to achieve one of its key strategic objectives, which is sustainable, profitable growth.
If you enjoy a variety of clients, building long-lasting relationships with people and the autonomy to manage your own schedule, this could be the right opportunity for you.
About you
About you
A real people person with a proven background in relationship building and working with a variety of customers, you easily adopt a consultative approach to your work and ensure the best advice and outcome is delivered to customers.
Ideally, you’ll have experience of underwriting, surveying or commercial engineering, or have worked in other relevant insurance roles
What we are looking for;
- Willingness to commence working or continue working towards ACII / IOSH.
- Full, clean UK Driving Licence
- Ability to develop collaborative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience of working independently and managing own diary.
- Willingness to learn new skills and seek development opportunities.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work in a geographically assigned area with occasional out of area work where required.
- Experience in an insurance related role, particularly underwriting or claims. Experience of solving technical problems and relaying findings to customers
Benefits and Rewards
When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
- Salary £27,430 to £35,000
- Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
- Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
- A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
- Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
- £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
- Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
- Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
- Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
- Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
- Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
- Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
Working at NFU Mutual
We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and are one of only 39 companies across the globe, and the only organisation with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2022 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021 and the Glassdoor Best 50 Workplaces List 2023.
We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.
Trainee Risk Management Consultant employer: NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is an excellent employer that values collaboration and innovation, offering a hybrid work model that allows for 80% homeworking. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, team members are encouraged to grow their skills in data analysis and coding while making a real impact on customer outcomes. The Stratford-upon-Avon office provides a vibrant environment where employees can connect with colleagues across various departments, enhancing both professional and personal growth.
