We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of New Proposition Development to lead the strategic vision, planning, and execution of innovative product and service offerings to drive rapid growth and differentiation within our organization. Reporting to the Marketing and Product Director you will spearhead the creation and development of new propositions that align with market demands, customer needs and business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Ownership of new proposition development across our 15+ brands and 30+ products/markets across personal lines, small/medium entities and corporate customer groups distributing in retail, affinity and wholesale (broker) channels
- Responsible for new product and proposition strategy across current and future markets, and expansion into new territories (eg Europe) including digital and broker distribution
- Owning the New Proposition Development pipeline including ideation, design, MVP and prototyping, test and learn and scaling
- Create and lead a dynamic, commercially astute team of cross-functional product/proposition development specialists to develop and deliver new products to market
- Leading cross divisional development and implementation of new product/propositions with key stakeholders including finance, risk, operations, commercial, distribution, marketing and IT
- Develop and implement compelling, insight led business cases
- Champion the development and delivery of core new product/proposition development approaches including design thinking, lean startup and agile delivery
- Owning the delivery of ambitious commercial growth targets including revenue and profit targets
- Manage senior stakeholder relationships with Executive level stakeholders across multiple divisions and Group functions, including Group Change Committee
Experience
- Extensive experience in a senior NPD role, with a track record of successfully introducing and growing new products and propositions to market and new territories
- Significant experience of Design Thinking, Lean Startup and Agile methodologies including introducing and managing these across multiple business units and brands
- Deep understanding of market dynamics, customer behaviour, and industry trends, with a track record of utilising this to create innovative products and services.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate market and customer insights into actionable plans and business opportunities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels and building consensus around new proposition strategies.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from inception to commercialisation.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and driving results under pressure.
- Passion for innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence, with a willingness to challenge the status quo and explore unconventional ideas
- Experience of developing and delivering products within a regulated environment (insurance experience helpful)
Further Information
As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits -
- Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
- Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
- Company pension scheme
- Parking at the office
- Very generous maternity and paternity leave packages
- A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
- Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
- Referral schemes
- Discounted rates on PIB products
- We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
- We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
- PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
- Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity
- PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint.
Why Work For Us?
PIB Insurance Brokers is part of PIB Group, which means that we can enjoy the strength and leverage that come with being part of a larger group for the benefit of our people as well as our customers.
We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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