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Wakefield, England, United Kingdom
Remote only
Not Available
National Schemes Lead
Primarily remote – with travel to our Halifax, Reading or London offices as required
At Covéa Insurance, we’re here to protect what matters most — from homes and vehicles to businesses and livelihoods. What truly sets us apart is our people and culture.
We’re proud to have been recognised as the Best Place to Work at the Modern Claims Awards 2026 — a reflection of our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment where everyone can thrive.
We have an exciting opportunity for a National Schemes Lead to join our Commercial Lines business and lead the future direction of our Commercial Schemes proposition.
At Covéa, we know there’s no one‑size‑fits‑all way of working. We actively support flexible hours, part‑time options and different working patterns, and we encourage open conversations about what works best for you and your life.
The Team
👉 Our Commercial Schemes team works closely with broker partners, underwriting, pricing and distribution teams to deliver specialist propositions, strong customer outcomes and sustainable growth.
What you can expect in this role
You'll lead the Commercial Schemes strategy and trading plan.
You'll develop and grow a high-performing Schemes team.
You'll strengthen broker relationships and identify new growth opportunities.
You'll oversee portfolio performance, governance and underwriting discipline.
You'll use data, broker insight and market trends to inform strategic decisions.
You'll work across underwriting, pricing, claims and distribution to deliver commercial success.
What you might bring
Experience leading a commercial insurance, underwriting, trading, schemes or broker-facing team.
Experience developing broker relationships and driving commercial growth.
Strong commercial judgement and leadership capability.
Experience using MI and portfolio data to drive performance.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Relevant insurance qualifications such as Cert CII, Dip CII or ACII would be advantageous.
💡 Not sure you tick every box? That’s okay.
We recognise that great candidates bring different experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you and you believe you could add value, we encourage you to apply -even if you don’t meet every requirement.
💙 Our Values
Our values are at the heart of everything we do — and are one of the reasons we’re recognised as an award-winning place to work:
Standing Shoulder to Shoulder– We care, listen and support
Make it Happen – We act with integrity
Understand you – Collaboration drives success
Change the Game – We invest in growth
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
⚖️ Flexibility That Works for You
Primarily remote working
Flexible hours and working patterns
A genuine approach to work-life balance
⭐ Why join Covéa?
Because we believe great work happens when people are trusted, supported and able to work in ways that suit their lives.
Flexibility that truly works for you – 36.25 hours per week, flexitime, and hybrid options as standard. Whether you’re balancing family life, caring responsibilities, study, or simply work best at different times, we’re open to finding a pattern that works
Reward that reflects your contribution – annual pay review plus performance related bonus.
Time to switch off and recharge – 25–27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell annual leave
Investing in your future – a generous pension with 7.5% employer contribution as standard, which can be matched up to 12% with your input.
Grow with us – access to training, professional qualifications and apprenticeships to support your development at every stage of your career.
A culture where you belong – employee led communities, inclusive networks and meaningful DEI action, not just words
Your wellbeing matters – private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks and ongoing wellbeing initiatives
Support beyond work – mental and financial wellbeing support through our dedicated Wellbeing group
Everyday perks that add up – electric car scheme, gym discounts, Cycle to Work and retail savings via Perkpal
…and plenty more to support you inside and outside of work.
Ready to apply?
If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@coveainsurance.co.uk.
Applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Non-SMF Roles:
Maintaining high standards of conduct and behaviour is a core requirement of this role. The role holder is expected to promote a respectful, inclusive and professional working environment and take reasonable steps to prevent, identify and respond appropriately to non-financial misconduct, including bullying, harassment, discrimination, victimisation and other inappropriate behaviour. Concerns must be addressed and escalated in accordance with the Covéa’s policies and procedures.
Salary:
Working hours:
36.25
