About the role
You will sit within the Evolution of Motor group within the Business Development team. The team works directly for our Group CEO, Milena Mondini, and focuses on three key areas: strategy, new ventures, and product – both in the UK operations and internationally. In turn, the Evolution of Motor group assumes the team’s mandate by focusing specifically on preparing Admiral to medium/long-term disruption brought by new mobility trends.
The role will bridge advisory and hands-on execution to set strategic goals, explore opportunities, solve problems and drive growth. You will be able to shape your own path and will be given the support and tools you need to progress within the company. International opportunities may also be available.
Main Responsibilities
- End-to-end ownership of strategic projects within Admiral’s Evolution of Motor strategy pillar. These may include, among others, projects on electric / connected cars, fleet insurance and/or subscription-based insurance
- Participate in Admiral’s mobility forum, our strategic steering group with senior management on the Evolution of Motor
- Facilitate knowledge sharing around Admiral’s businesses on initiatives related to the Evolution of Motor and help produce content on latest mobility trends
- Assist in developing strategies for the business, including proactively suggesting new projects
- Structure and execute operational and strategic initiatives by developing work plans, gathering and synthesizing relevant data, and developing final recommendations
- Communicate findings to senior management and to the broader organization
- Work with various stakeholders to take products from ‘test and learn’ into ‘production’
- Research new products that the Group are interested in exploring in the future
Essential criteria
- At least 2+ years’ experience in an advisory or project management position
- A passion for emerging trends in mobility (e.g., electrification, automatization, gig-economy) and/or for innovative ways of offering insurance
- Strong people instinct and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical and strategic approach
- Pragmatic and results-oriented
Desirable criteria
- Past experience on either electric vehicles, telematics, fleet insurance, Mobility as a Service or FinTech
- Entrepreneurial, ambitious and innovative mindset
- Confidence working directly with senior management
- Strong presentation skills
- Personality and a sense of humour (we believe work should be fun!)
- Some knowledge of one our operational languages (French, Italian, Spanish) is a bonus
To support your development, we will provide:
- Variety in projects, leading to well-rounded experience and preparation for a future in general management
- The opportunity to lead business forums and networking events
- Career coaching and continual feedback on ongoing work
- Access to business publications and data presentation software
Additional Information
- We are open to remote working, If you would like to discuss further please contact the Recruitment Officer looking after this position.
- We will provide you with everything you need to work comfortably from home.
Interview dates and feedback will be given within 5 days of application
Salary, Benefits, and Work-Life Balance
We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package. Do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Officer looking after this position if you would like to discuss this further.
At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance it's one of the reasons why we're consistently voted one of the Sunday Times’ Best Big Companies to work for in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.
About Admiral
Admiral Group is a leading FTSE100 Financial Services company with a presence in eight countries.
The company was set up in 1993 as a car insurance specialist, but since then the Group has expanded in other countries and other insurance verticals such as household and travel insurance, in loans, price comparison platforms, and has developed innovative products.
The Group has 7 million customers worldwide and employs over 11,000 people across its operations. Admiral is a growth story with an enviable track record of strong financial performances, ROE consistently over 50%, a turnover of £3.5 bn, and a profit before tax of £520 m in 2019. Admiral’s philosophy is that ‘people who like what they do, do it better’ and Admiral is proud to offer an open culture where achievement is rewarded and recognised and where coming to work is exciting every day. In 2019, Admiral received a special award from ‘Best Companies to Work For’ as the only company to feature within their rankings since they began 20 years ago: a true testament to the Group’s culture.
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