Procurement and Insurance Team
Finance and Planning Division
Insurance Associate (Trainee)
Ref: SC4868
Salary on appointment will be £24,685 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Insurance Associate (Trainee) to join the Procurement and Insurance team in the Finance & Planning Division.
Key duties of the role include providing administrative support to the Head of Insurance in controlling the University’s insurance portfolio, monitoring the management of risk across the University and investigating claims. This is a trainee role offering the opportunity to gain a fully funded Level 3 qualification while developing practical skills and experience within an in-house insurance team.
This is a full-time post available from 3 November 2025 on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis and may occasionally require attendance at the University on short notice during working hours (for example, in the event of a claim call-out), we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 13 October 2025
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