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Hastings Direct

Team Leader – Claims, Third Party Property Damage

Hastings Direct

. Lead the Third Party Property Damage claims team .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeBexhill • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing Third Party Property Damage claims teams, ensuring efficient and accurate claims handling while fostering a customer-focused team culture. Committed to continuous improvement and colleague development through effective coaching and performance management.

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People LeadershipCustomer Experience ManagementStakeholder ManagementTeam DevelopmentPerformance Management

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Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailRelationship BuildingCoachingCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Third Party Property DamageClaims ManagementRegulatory StandardsEmployee RelationsContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the Third Party Property Damage claims team
  • Ensure claims are handled efficiently, accurately, and in line with company and regulatory standards
  • Keep customer outcomes at the heart of decision-making
  • Work closely with the Claims Operations Manager
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and support to colleagues
  • Set and manage annual and monthly objectives
  • Conduct regular 1:1s to review performance, recognise success, identify development opportunities, and provide support
  • Ensure Performance Development Reviews are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
  • Manage employee relations and HR matters in line with company policies and best practice
  • Drive colleague development through monthly coaching plans, regular feedback, and engaging team meetings
  • Foster collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience in people leadership
  • Strong understanding of delivering a market-leading customer experience and creating a customer-focused team culture
  • Experience in stakeholder management and coaching
  • Ability to build effective relationships and develop high-performing teams
  • Proven experience driving results and meeting or exceeding targets
  • Effective communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Commitment to continuous self-development and supporting others' growth
  • Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available
  • Successful completion of referencing, credit, and criminal record checks

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible hybrid working approach
  • Annual 4Cs performance bonus
  • Life assurance cover at 4x salary
  • Income protection at no extra cost
  • Matched pension contributions up to 10%
  • Discounts and cashback
  • Free independent mortgage advice
  • Free access to financial wellbeing support
  • Thrive mental health app
  • Colleague assistance programme available 24/7
  • In-house mental health first aiders
  • Support groups and dedicated mental health support team
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy or sell one week of annual leave
  • Health care cash back plans
  • Dental plans
  • Discounted health assessments
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tech schemes
  • Discounted and free onsite facilities
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Training and development support