Senior Commercial Insight Executive

We’re First Central Insurance & Technology Group (First Central for short), an award-winning innovative insurance and technology organisation, delivering market-leading motor insurance, underwriting, distribution, finance, technology and legal services.
Are you an Sherlock Holmes level researcher? Are you able to present complicated data to colleagues of all levels? Are you able to look at a problem and think outside the box to find a solution? If so then we want to hear from you!Our Commercial & Marketing team needs a Senior Commercial Insight Executive to join them in either our Salford Quays, Manchester or Haywards Heath, West Sussex office. In this role you’ll define, gather, analyse, and distribute intelligence about our products, trends and competitors within the industry. You will then use your skills and this information to support executives and managers in making strategic decisions for the organisation.Learning, evolving, adapting. When the data speaks, we listen!You’ll be great in this role if you have:In depth research skills both desk based and primary researchAn inquisitive mindset and approach to problem solvingWhat’s involved: Research, capture and analyse data to make recommendations for marketing strategies, product development and strategic initiativesConduct research on competitor journeys and produce reports summarising findings and making actionable recommendationsCo-ordinate market research campaigns to identify market trends and new competitors and productsPerform macro market analysis and undertake financial reviews of competitor annual reports and company presentationsAssist with writing reports for senior stakeholders and designing and delivering presentationsResponsible for the production of management information and monthly dashboardsEnsure all marketing material is signed off by the relevant parties prior to distributionEnsure compliance with company and other relevant standards/ regulations at all timesAny other reasonable duties as requiredYour ExperienceRelevant experience required, preferably within the insurance sectorPreferably a degree in a relevant subject e.g. Marketing or EconomicsSkillsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong analytical, mathematical and data mining skillsSelf-motivated and drivenGood time management and organisation skillsProblem solving skills with the ability to adopt a logical approach to solving problemsGood literacy and numeracy skillsFully conversant with all aspects of MS OfficeKnowledgeAn excellent understanding of the business objectives and operationsIdeally a sound knowledge of the industryBehavioursProfessional, confident and personableA flexible approach and positive attitudeBe able to multi task with a range of internal stakeholdersSelf-motivated and enthusiasticAble to view activities form a customer’s perspectiveAbility to manage multiple projects effectively and within deadlineAn organised and pro-active approachAble to work on own initiative and as part of a teamEmphasis on attention to detail and accuracyAble to work collaboratively with a variety of internal departmentsStrives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the businessInterested? Apply today and take the next step in finding your dream job.We’ve received some great feedback from employees on Glassdoor. Don’t believe us?
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for yourself!What can we do for you?We believe we can offer you a great working environment as we’re so passionate about our people. Here are just some of the benefits and perks that we offer…Fantastic training and development opportunitiesEmployee benefit packages to suit your lifestyleYOUday – we give you an extra day off to celebrate a special dayThe opportunity to take a paid day off each year to do charity workA health cash planHelp with travel expensesThe opportunity to buy additional holidayCompany pension schemeGroup life assuranceEnhanced maternity and paternity payEmployee wellbeing is high on the agenda here too. We provide discounted membership at a local health club and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, which promotes physical and emotional wellbeing at work and at home. In addition, we provide wellbeing events throughout the year to support physical and mental health.For further information on what we can offer and to learn more about this role, feel free to contact our dedicated Talent team.We’re happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process.As part of our Women in Finance Charter pledge, we've committed to having 30% of women in leadership roles by the end of 2023. 86%
of people would recommend a friend to work at First CentralSimply Health Cash plan. Reclaim the cost of your eye tests, dental, physiotherapy and moreFlexible Bank HolidaysEight flexible bank holidays; you can choose which festivals you observeWe’re passionate about it. Everyone gets a paid day off annually to volunteerElectric Car SchemePlug into our Electric Car Scheme for a deal with insurance, road tax and servicingFlexible WorkingWe’re flexible; most roles let you mix office and home working. We work fluidly around core hoursYour Time in NeedYour Time in Need: five days’ leave so you can deal with life stuff. We’ll support you
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