Head of Highways and Transportation

6 months, Inside IR35

London

To lead and manage the functions needed for the maintenance and management of the highway network and its related assets and infrastructure, involving promoting and supporting transport related safety issues and healthy lifestyles.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for maintaining an overview of service performance in compliance with all relevant legislation and codes of practice; initiating action as necessary.
• Managing the delivery of efficient and effective highways and traffic management services, keeping the service up to date and leading on all service developments.
• Being Head of Service; and to exercise delegated powers and be the principal advisor on highways and traffic management functions and duties, including reviewing, developing and implementing policies and strategies across the service.
• Ensuring that the services managed remain relevant and deliver value for money in accordance with Council policies and strategies, through the delivery of the annual service plan, service reviews and action plans.
• Establishing and maintain excellent internal and external relationships with stakeholders in order to facilitate the work of the services provided and to enhance the Council's image. To represent the Council on national and regional professional forums.
• Be responsible for the delivery of the service budgets, including delivery of the annual budgeted surplus and income and savings targets.

Knowledge

• Detailed and practical understanding of policy, legislation and practice relating to highways & traffic management
• Up to date knowledge of effective management technique, including management of large budgets
• Knowledge of relevant Government policies relating to operational services
• Strong understanding of the structure and the workings of local government and other agencies involved in highways & traffic management services.

Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. 

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.  

• Receives and fulfills travel requests from internal Division Education Teammates for Customer Service and Vehicle Service Teammates nationwide to attend in-person training. Reservations include hotel, rental car, and airfare.
• Obtains approval from Leadership for travel requests and expenses that exceed established limits
• Completes travel reservations using the online system and designated process, and ensures itineraries are communicated to the traveling store teammate, Store Manager, and Division Education Teammates
• Performs modifications to reservations upon request, including additions and cancellation
• Manages the hotel reservation process by ensuring credit card authorizations are completed for each group booking
• Assists with weekly car rental expense reconciliation
• Review receipts for unauthorized charges or violations
• Perform monthly tracking for any rental car travel violations and perform journal entries/chargebacks as required
• When requested, help with gathering hotel and airfare receipts
• Answers inquiries from field staff and directs requests to the most appropriate individuals
• Provides administrative support to the team by handling a variety of tasks to assist in special projects
• Assumes other duties as assigned

We are relentlessly focused on empowering you with unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact and help shape your career. What really matters at Bridgestone is providing our teammates with the tools, support and autonomy to ensure you feel fulfilled and have clear direction to reach your goals. We offer a variety of experiences to help you build the career that matters to you.

Typically requires a minimum of 1-2 years of related experience

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

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Description:

R_249459 - Head of Underwriting, Cargo and Logistics

Victor and its businesses operate as Managing General Agency (MGA), offering a wide range of property, liability, motor and specialty insurance products in the UK.

What can you expect?

• Reporting directly to CUO, with direct responsibility for Victor’s appetite and pricing strategy across your designated Practice and delivering positive KPI’s aligned to our business strategy
• Senior executive position supporting CUO to deliver UK underwriting and growth strategy. Empowerment to design and implement your own plan, with the support of CUO, that supports the core objective of delivering profitable performance for our carrier partners.
• Opportunity to familiarise with proposition and core internal process and systems. Initial assessment of current performance metrics and potential actions. Robust BAU relationship with key stakeholders. Confidence in contributing ideas and solutions as part of senior leadership group
• Part of a team of 6 Practice Leaders consisting of multiple years underwriting expertise across diverse line of business/industry vertical including P&C, Motor, Financial Lines and Cargo & Logistics offering support and challenge

What you will be rewarded with?

• We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.
• Competitive Benefits Package including: 27 days annual leave, up to 4 days flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.
• Generous Family Leave including:  6 months paid maternity leave, 4 months paid paternity leave, 6 months paid adoption leave plus shared parental leave options.  To help ease the transition when you return to work you will be able to work 8 weeks at 80% of your normal work pattern and receive 100% of your normal salary.
• Ongoing CPD, technical refresh and soft skills both from internal and external sources. Additional Leadership program providing core skills in people management, strategy and budgets.

We will rely on you to:

• Fully contribute as core member of the senior leadership group
• Fully understand claims trends, profitability impact and to take necessary actions to pursue growth opportunities and/or implement remedial measures
• Ensure underwriting colleagues understand and deliver underwriting strategy and provide the necessary support to deliver the desired outcomes
• Provide the necessary confidence to our internal and external stakeholders in the course of delivering our underwriting and pricing strategy
• Support the CUO and provide the necessary advice when considering desired outcomes of growth and underwriting profitability
• Represent the business in key carrier partner and distribution relationships

What you need to have: 

• Extensive underwriting experience in a senior capacity, regional or London market
• Experience in understanding portfolio performance
• Experience in product development and governance
• Ability to communicate/present at a senior level

What makes you stand out:

• Ideally ACII
• Previous experience in digital platform, management and delivery of insurance products
• Previous P&L/Budget responsibility and a track record of delivery core KPI
• Established producing broker network

About Marsh

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With over 35,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue approaching US $17 billion and 76,000 colleagues worldwide, MMC helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. Follow Marsh on Twitter @MarshGlobal; LinkedIn; Facebook; and YouTube, or subscribe to BRINK.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at TAUK@mmc.com to discuss any specific needs.

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