Main Duties

• Support the Head of Procurement & Contracts in ensuring that the insurance requirements of the company are covered by appropriate policies, liaising with line managers, Directors, insurance brokers and legal advisors as necessary 
• Manage insurance renewals with support from insurance brokers and update insurers of changes in GBRF business.
• Periodically audit key suppliers and customers to ensure they have insurance in accordance with contract requirements
• Directly manage 3rd party claims both for and against GBRf and liaise where necessary with insurance brokers claims management teams (excludes contract performance claims)
• Support responsible line managers with claims advice on personal injury and motor claims
• Ensure all claims are negotiated and managed to completion as soon as reasonably practicable whilst seeking to maximise compensation to GBRf and minimise liability.
• Manage the claims database and providing regular reporting on status and financial liability, including preparing reports for and attending Director level Claims update meetings.  
• Support the Head of Procurement & Contracts in management of the insurance brokers and deputise on all insurance matters as required.  
• Assist the Procurement & Contracts team on other matters as required

Closing date: 9th August 24

• Commercial claims experience preferred
• Some commercial insurance experience preferred
• Experience of working with legal and other professional advisors
• Rail industry experience preferred
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise whilst managing multiple tasks
• Attention to details and the ability to understand complex agreements.
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Strong presentation and report writing skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills

Personal profile

• Comfortable working in a small team liaising frequently with other departments at all levels and external organisations
• Pro-active, energetic and results-focused
• Able to manage your own priorities and workload

Our Values
Professionalism – Safety and security is paramount in our business, and we feel that this embodies the foundation of a high-achieving safety culture

Support – We look after our people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other

Communication – The transparency of our is business is valued by our colleagues and customers

Trust and Empowerment – We believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidence

Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged right from the top

At GB Railfreight we recognise that having a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We want to create a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds with the aim to have a workforce representative of wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace in line with our values