Telephone Protection Consultant in Birmingham

Working Hours: 35 hours per week - This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: Swindon Office (Hybrid Working) – with office presence flexible dependent on location.

The opportunity:

• Be part of a supportive, fun, and challenging team with ambitious growth targets.
• Create, develop, and manage relationships remotely with intermediaries to promote Zurich’s protection products and services, ultimately growing our market share.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how an intermediary business works: their current position, future aspirations and how Zurich can partner with them.
• Develop your understanding of our industry and adviser marketplace.
• Contribute to the overall performance of a large growing organisation.

What are we looking for?

• An energetic, impactful candidate with the desire to succeed in a supportive but challenging environment.
• Experience in the industry or similar role is a bonus but it’s not mandatory to be successful.
• The ability to communicate effectively, meeting the individual needs of each adviser and ultimately, our customers.
• Confidence to network and successfully build relationships via remote contact.
• Ability to cope with varying workloads and priorities.
• Have effective organisational and planning skills.
• Someone who is self-motivated and goal orientated.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you’re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture:

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.