3 Contract, Executive / Management jobs in Solihull

Here at AXA Commercial, we're seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Property Technical Risk Manager to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll provide essential technical leadership and guidance to our commercial business, in the areas of risk management, loss prevention techniques, and the implementation of consistent best practice standards. Your focus will be on technical excellence in property risk management and fire protection engineering upskilling and auditing our Business Resilience Manager (BRM) team to enhance their capabilities in identifying hazards and adopting effective risk management strategies. You'll play a key role in recognising emerging risks and trends, working diligently to mitigate potential losses for our clients and ensuring the application of technical standards that align with AXA's commitment to excellence. You'll engage with external stakeholders and regulators, fostering strong relationships that reinforce our position as a leader in the insurance sector. If you're passionate about driving change and enhancing business resilience, we'd love to hear from you. At AXA we work smart, this role is non-office based meaning you can predominantly work from home or if in a field-based role, you'll travel to visit offices or client sites as required. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. What you'll be doing:

• Lead technical development and training for the property business resilience team on complex risk assessments.
• Lead the risk management engagement with AXA Commercial largest and most complex property risk exposures and portfolios.
• Collaborate with Underwriting, Pricing & Portfolio (UPP), Claims, Underwriting, and Senior Management to provide technical support and strategic guidance on Property Risk Management.
• Represent AXA Insurance at external working groups and committees, overseeing BRM Business Resilience team involvement.
• Provide technical guidance on customer exposure risks and revised strategies in response to legislation and emerging trends.
• Engage with third-party service providers to ensure quality service delivery and resolve service level, develop proposition and investigate and resolve complaints.
• Engage and work alongside AXA India property risk engineering personnel to ensure alignment with risk management standards and strategy.
• Manage three fire protection risk engineers, focusing on their daily operations and professional development.
• Promote continuous improvement of technical knowledge within the Business Resilience team through audits and discussions.
• Engage in external meetings to represent AXA's interests with property risk management.
• Facilitate regular updates and meetings with service providers and internal teams to ensure effective communication of risk management practices., We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally., We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics., AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long-term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job, will be offered an interview.
• You'll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description
• You don't need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme
As part of your application, you'll be asked if you would like to 'opt in'. To ensure ease of access, every job advert lists a responsible Talent Acquisition contact, who'll be able to connect you with our Accessibility Concierge if you require any support. Screening & Conduct As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required., This depends on the location of the role, and what works best for you and the interviewer. We'll give you all the information you need to prepare for whichever format's used for your interview.I'm struggling to connect to my online interview, what should I do? Don't worry, we know these things happen. Get in touch with the person who arranged your interview, or the Talent Acquisition contact. One of the team will be able to help get the interview started or re-arrange it for a different time.How do I get feedback on my interview? Whenever possible, we'll call and provide feedback by phone. Sometimes, we'll need to provide feedback by email.How can I prepare for my interview? We'll send a candidate preparation pack before the interview to help you prepare.


• Significant experience in insurance risk surveying within the general insurer commercial sector having specialist knowledge across various industries, including Manufacturing, Real Estate, Construction, Storage and Logistics, Leisure and Residential, and Motor Trade -preferred.
• CFPA (Europe) Diploma in Fire Safety Management -preferred.
• Level 3 Award in Inspection & Commissioning of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems per LPC Rules and BS EN 12845 standards -preferred.
• Significant knowledge across security risk management including BS EN 50131 and PD 6662 -preferred.
• Knowledge of and influence with bodies such as Fire Protection Association (The FPA), National Security Inspectorate (NSI), Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) and British Standards Institution (BSi) -preferred.
• NEBOSH General Certificate -preferred.
• Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI) -preferred.
• Previous Line Management of people - preferred.
• ACII - preferred.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

AXA Commercial protects businesses, from multinationals to micro start-ups, giving them the confidence to thrive. We're currently making our biggest ever investment to develop the expertise and skills we need to be the best. We're a vibrant community where everyone is supported to learn, develop, and take ownership of their work., At AXA we have a culture of trust, respect and care, where everyone belongs. We have an ambition to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we're committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development, and celebrating differences. We all have a role to play in ensuring a working environment in which everyone, regardless of who they are, can reach their true potential., At AXA we're committed to offering a fair and inclusive experience to all candidates. You're encouraged to report, in good faith, any concerns of behaviour or processes believed to be inappropriate, unethical, or illegal. Should you wish to report any concerns, you can do this through by sending an email to speak-up@axa.com, AXA's dedicated hotline. This service is managed by an independent investigation team. Please note that this email address is not for dealing with job or application related queries. Read more

This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years. What we offer: At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
• Competitive annual salary
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private Health Cover
• Car allowance
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Gym benefits, When will I hear back from you after my interview?
We aim to provide feedback as soon as the interview process allows. The time period will vary depending on the role.How do I discuss the package I've been offered for a role? You can discuss the package with your Talent Acquisition contact at offer stage.Yay! I've got the role, what's next? We'll carry out a number of background checks before you start. This is known as 'screening'.Do you do any background checks? Yes. All financial services companies, including AXA, are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Being part of a regulated industry means we must check the background of all applicants before we confirm a job offer. Pre-employment screening is not just regulatory, it also gives us the confidence that our people are the right fit to protect what matters to customers, colleagues, and our business.
• Who is screened? Everyone, from first-jobbers to senior directors! Often, the higher up the career ladder you are, the more stringent the screening becomes.
• What is screened? Identity and address; qualifications; employment history; credit check; criminal record; directorships.
If you think anything may affect these checks, please tell us.What benefits or perks do you offer? At AXA, we appreciate the people who work for us and regularly review our rewards package to reflect that. The advert for the role you're interested in will detail what you can expect to receive, but you can see an overview of our benefits and perks on our Why Join Us page.Does AXA offer car allowance or a company car? This depends on the grade, role, and eligibility of the employee. Check the benefits listed on the ad for the role you're interested in or confirm with your recruitment contact.