Operational Excellence Lead

Company: Innovus Group
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Location: New Milton
Job Description:

Hours: Monday to Friday – 35 hours per week

Knight Square Insurance is a highly respected, trusted broker specialising in providing comprehensive insurance cover for property management companies, resident management companies (RMCs) and right to manage companies (RTMCs). We offer a range of products including Directors and Officers Insurance, Buildings and Estates as well as Terrorism Insurance, Engineering Inspection and other insurance for homeowners, landlords and tenants.

Job purpose

To act as an Operational Excellence Lead in the best interests of the company. This role will primarily be responsible for driving measurable improvements in operational performance, customer outcomes, and efficiency by leading process optimisation, system enhancements, and operational delivery of governance frameworks across the broking function.

Main Responsibilities

Process Optimisation

  • Map and redesign key journeys (renewals, service, cancellations)
  • Identify and remove duplication and points of failure
  • Monitor service delivery processes and identify areas for improvement or innovation
  • Standardise best practice across teams

Performance and Insight

  • Embed and support delivery of operational KPIs
  • Use performance data and service metrics to make informed decisions and drive improvement

Systems and Change

  • Identify system gaps and inefficiencies
  • Own and deliver enhancements / fixes
  • Work with operations, compliance, Finance and external customers to drive improved processes

Project Delivery

  • Lead operational and regulatory projects end-to-end
  • Manage timelines, stakeholder expectations, and project outcomes

Governance and Product Oversight

  • Working with Compliance Manager to ensure delivery of industry regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations
  • Monitor quality measures and customer satisfaction

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

  • Work to deliver continual improvement in processes across the business and with group companies
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance client services
  • Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, client satisfaction, and overall service quality

Skills and Experience

Qualifications

  • Holding/working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute qualification: CIP CII/Dip CII desirable
  • Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent

Technical Knowledge

  • Good knowledge of general insurance Real Estate products, services, and good understanding of underlying legal principles and practices relating to risk within own role capacity

Experience

  • Experience in managing a team to deliver quality client services, account management or service operations
  • Track record of leading change in client service teams or multi-disciplinary operational teams
  • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, boards, and external partners

Skills / Other

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to identify potential risks/issues and seek advice/consultation when required
  • Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Eligible to work in the UK

    Diversity and Inclusion

    At Knight Square Insurance, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and recruit based on merit. We welcome applications from everyone, including those interested in job share opportunities. As an inclusive employer, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact our team, we are happy to support you.

    What We Offer

    • Competitive salary
    • Hybrid working following probation sign off
    • Free parking
    • Range of benefits

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Posted: June 4th, 2026