Head of Marketing - Insurance

Job Description
Salary from £62,730-£89,931 DOE + Benefits
This salary range is across 2 levels internally and will be dependent on experience
Hythe, Kent
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance.
About
We're looking for a
Head of Marketing
who can lead and develop the marketing strategy for HX Cover through attracting, converting and retaining customers.
Our mission is to create innovative insurance experiences that transform ordinary trips into extraordinarily good times. We have ambitious growth plans to double our customer base and gross profit contribution to the Holiday Extras Group over the next 5 years. The Head of Marketing will be pivotal in leading and delivering our long-term strategic plan. This includes acquiring more customers through direct channels and improving on and offline conversion and upsell, as well as streamlining and automating our renewals journeys, so more customers stay with us for longer.
We are fully committed to leveraging technology and embedding AI to improve the experiences of both customers and our team to ensure we deliver world-class insurance experiences for customers alongside developing enriching and fulfilling careers for our team.
The Role
By joining our team you'll:
Directly manage the HX Cover Direct & Renewals channel P&L, driving efficient budget management and financial success
Lead the development and execution of marketing strategies encompassing the entire customer journey, including acquisition, conversion, and retention.
Innovate on the digital customer experience, ensuring the seamless purchase, amendment, and renewal of policies
Advocate the merits of HX Cover insurance and protection products, fostering new growth opportunities at a group level
Utilise data analytics to deliver clear insights, drive decision-making and anticipate market trends to stay ahead
Reimagine and execute marketing plans to adapt to financial objectives, championing innovation to maintain market competitiveness
Cultivate a culture of excellence within your team, promoting learning, growth, and consistent achievement through effective leadership and mentorship
Relish the technical and regulatory complexities of travel insurance, transforming them into opportunities that keep us at the forefront of industry trends
What you can bring to our team:
Demonstrable experience in Insurance (Travel is a bonus) or
financial/professional
services, is essential
Deep understanding of the impact of marketing regulations within the financial services space
Experience managing a P&L
A track record of success in leading marketing functions, delivering exceptional customer experience with demonstrable results
A data-driven approach to marketing strategy and execution
Adept digital skills, with hands-on experience in pioneering digital-first products and services
Exceptional communication abilities, capable of inspiring both your team and our wider business
A proactive and dynamic mindset, able to contribute innovative solutions and maintain team engagement
Strong interpersonal skills, building trust and collaborative relationships across the business and with external stakeholders
Insight into the travel insurance industry, with expertise in product development, market trends, and customer expectations is desirable
Everyone's career path is individual and different, so this is just a guide. If your experience doesn't precisely match this, you're encouraged to apply so that we can discover your unique talents!
How we hire for this role
We know your time is precious, so we keep our recruitment process as quick and easy as possible. If we believe you might be a match for a job you've applied for, you'll enter our hiring process as follows:
An initial chat with our Recruitment team
Chat with the the MD of Insurance to run through your experience and motivations for joining the HX Insurance team
Interview with a role-related presentation with the MD of Insurance & AD of Insurance
Final meet with the Chief Business Officer & wider Insurance Team
Cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture is paramount for us.
Recognising we are all different, if for whatever reason you need us to adapt the process, please get in touch via
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Closing date: Monday 27th May 2024
Why choose Holiday Extras?
We believe that holidays are the most precious time of all, so we create products, tech and services that make travel and holidays memorable and fun. We're on a mission to Remake Holiday Making, turning our customers' needs, wants and dreams into reality, for every stage of their trip.
At Holiday Extras we're creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, build their careers and reach their limitless potential. By joining our team, you can enjoy a world of benefits to enhance your lifestyle and wellbeing, including 25 days plus your birthday off, profit share, enhanced parental leave, discounted gym memberships and more! Learn more about our culture and benefits.