Product Management & Inforce Manager (Part-time, 21 hours per week)

Do you have Life Product knowledge? Are you looking for a new challenge with Zurich UK? If so, this role could be for you. We have an exciting, highly visible, and influential role to lead on Life's closed book of pensions, protection, and investments product lines. Reporting to the Head of Life Inforce, Gareth Jenkins, you will support in the delivery of key Inforce strategic aims and the profitability of the portfolio. You will own the product management process to oversee the delivery of our customer promises on the large, diverse book of business, and will drive improvements for both customer and shareholder benefit. You'll lead a team of around 5 7 direct reports and will work with a wide range of other functions. The existing job share partner is very flexible in terms of working patterns, so this could be Monday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Friday or even a Wednesday-to-Wednesday approach. We envisage Wednesday being the handover day where both job holders are in the office. The current role holder works 28 hours and is more than happy to have informal conversations with potential candidates to tell them more about the role. What will you be doing? As the Product Management & Inforce Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Owning the product management (PM) process to ensure customer outcomes are delivered by our propositions and to continually look for improvements
• Support product change in response to regulatory developments
• Managing the PM team to ensure the PM responsibilities are delivered (currently Expanding to 7 people)
• Reporting outcomes to senior management - me/LMT, UKLPAC on 6 monthly basis, ZAL Board on annual basis, ZAL Workplace GAA, Regulators
• Supporting Head of Inforce with delivering profitability of the portfolio through driving value management activities
• Supporting Head of Inforce with delivery of In Force strategic aims e.g. portfolio simplification
  
  Knowledge of Life Products
• Strong Commercial awareness/business acumen and politically savvy with the ability to apply these to drive strategic change in line with delivery of the business strategy
• Expert communication, facilitation, and consulting skills
• Report writing experience
• Adaptable, resilient, collaborative and a motivated disposition.
• Excellent relationship and networking skills
• Solution focused, flexible thinker, creative problem-solving that has applicability in the real world
• Delivery focused, able to deliver through others, ensuring completion of strategically important initiatives that span organisation boundaries
• Actuarial qualifications would be advantageous, but the job share partner is not an actuary, so this is not an essential requirement
What happens next? As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You'll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

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. #LI-Hybrid The financials
• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.
Time away
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Your health is important to us
• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
We're making a difference
• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the 'UN Business Ambition for 1.5 C' pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.