£35K/yr to £55K/yr
Coventry, England
Permanent, Variable

Team Leader - Costs

Posted by Keoghs LLP.

Do you have costs experience? Are you a Team Leader? Do you have legal experience? If so then this could be the role for you!

The role of a Team Leader within Costs is to ensure the team meets its financial and technical objectives, including KPIs and chargeable hours. The role is to encourage, mentor and develop all members of the team to their maximum potential and to continuously improve the quality of the team's work.

Compensation package

Hybrid working 1 day in the office, 4 days remote, Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years' service and to 27 after 10 years' service, Death In Service - after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan*, Gym Flex

Craft Your Work: Instead of merely executing tasks, approach them as opportunities to create something meaningful. Understand the purpose behind each task and how it contributes to the bigger picture. When you see your work as a craft, you'll invest more care and attention into it

Connect Work to Service: Reflect on how your work serves others. Whether it's helping colleagues, clients, or the community, understanding the impact of your efforts can add purpose and fulfillment. Consider the positive outcomes your work brings to others.

Invest in Positive Relationships: Building strong relationships with colleagues can significantly enhance your work experience. Collaborate, communicate openly, and support one another. A positive work environment fosters motivation and satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement: Regularly assess your processes and identify areas for improvement. Implement changes that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall satisfaction. Encourage feedback from team members and actively seek ways to enhance your work

Remember, finding meaning in your work involves both mindset and action. By adopting these practices, you can make your tasks more engaging and fulfilling

Working Hours

35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is our Coventry Office 1 day a week and 4 days from home.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

  • Proficient in litigation processes for Detailed Assessment/Standard Costs, including cost negotiation and budgeting.
  • Full financial and handling authorities for hourly rate work.
  • Encourages team members to excel.
  • Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
  • Relates to individuals' needs and learning styles.
  • Influences others effectively.
  • Remains calm under pressure.
  • Embraces constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel) and Case/Claims Management systems.
  • Swift judgment in reviewing case strategies.
  • Customer complaint handling expertise.
  • Analyzes management information for performance trends.
  • Effective resource planning and delegation.
  • Sets and manages objectives and targets.
  • Conducts interviews and recruitment.
  • Operates as a consistent Technical Supervisor.

Feel free to ask if you need further details or have any other requests!

Personal Development

Team Leaders will be provided with ongoing training opportunities to ensure they feel fully equipped to deal with all the operational and people issues that arise.? They will also receive the support of their BUD and HR.

Competencies

  • Effective Communication
  • Leadership
  • Coaching & Developing
  • Prioritising and Organising
  • Client Skills
  • Adaptability
  • People Skills
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Drive to Succeed

Values

Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;

We are connected

We are Dynamic

We are Innovative

We succeed together