Location of Role: Maidstone
Advert Closing Date: 02/09/2025
Starting Salary: £33,696.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Secondment/fixed-term
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
Weekend/Evening Working: No
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for problem-solving and public service? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Kent Police Insurance Team as an Insurance Technician—a vital role supporting the financial resilience of the Force.
About the Role
This is a dynamic and rewarding position where you’ll be at the heart of managing insurance claims for the Force. You’ll liaise with officers, staff, insurers, and members of the public to ensure claims are processed efficiently and in line with policy requirements. You’ll also contribute to risk management initiatives and provide regular updates and reports to support strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Processing a wide range of insurance claims, including property, vehicle, and third-party incidents
2. Collaborating closely with our insurer’s claims handling teams on complex cases
3. Supporting risk-related working groups and ensuring compliance with insurance policies
4. Managing ex-gratia property claims in partnership with Legal Services and Police Officers
5. Producing clear, accurate reports and maintaining detailed records
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a highly motivated, well-organised team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have:
6. Strong administrative and organisational skills
7. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
9. The ability to manage a varied and demanding workload
10. Previous experience in the insurance industry
You’ll work closely with colleagues across Transport Services, Driver Training, Legal Services, and external partners, including insurers and regional insurance collaborators, to deliver a cohesive and effective service.
Why Join Us?
11. Be part of a team that directly supports frontline policing
12. Work in a collaborative, supportive environment
13. Access to excellent benefits, including pension scheme and flexible working
14. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Interested?
Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances, you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.
Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.
If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.
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