Job Description

Shape the future of risk management at a world-leading university and join a team that safeguards the University's future.
The Finance Division is at the heart of the University's operations, managing resources and mitigating financial risk to enable world-class teaching and research. Within this division, the Insurance Section plays a critical role in protecting the University's tangible and non-tangible assets and reputation through expert risk management and innovative insurance solutions.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety and responsibility. You'll interact with departments across the University, negotiate with insurers and brokers, and provide expert advice on complex insurance matters. If you're looking for a position where your expertise directly impacts the resilience and sustainability of a world-leading institution, this is it.
The Role
As Senior Insurance and Mutual Advisor, you'll join a small, expert team where your decisions matter. You'll be challenged by complex insurance arrangements, negotiate claims, and provide strategic advice across a diverse academic and operational landscape. What makes this role unique? You'll help drive the development of Cambridge Mutual Limited, an innovative in-house risk transfer solution, giving you exposure to governance, board-level reporting, and financial planning.
This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility and variety. You'll work as part of a team, independently and collaboratively, influence outcomes, and collaborate with stakeholders across the University. If you're passionate about insurance, risk management, and making a tangible impact in a globally respected institution, this role offers challenge and the chance to shape best practice. Join us and make a real impact on risk management at a world-leading university.
Your Skills
What We're Looking For

• You're a clear communicator, capable of building trust and influencing outcomes at all levels, from departmental staff to board members.
• Have insurance expertise: strong knowledge of insurance terminology, policy interpretation, and risk management practices, including compliance with the Insurance Act 2015.
• Team Collaboration: Enjoys working as part of a close-knit specialist team while building strong relationships across the wider University.
• Negotiation & Communication: Ability to negotiate confidently with insurers, brokers, and loss adjusters, and explain complex insurance concepts clearly to non-specialists.
• Analytical & Organisational Skills: Skilled in analysing data, managing budgets, and prioritising a diverse workload with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Technical Competence: Comfortable with electronic record-keeping, financial reporting, and using tools like Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as SharePoint.
• Professionalism & Discretion: Proven ability to handle confidential information and manage sensitive queries with tact and integrity.
• Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) and ideally a Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate (or willingness to work towards it).

Benefits
The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Location
The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.
Funding for this post is available for Permanent.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Nicky Routh at
If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at .
We plan to hold a recruitment day for this role on Monday 26 January 2026 and you will be contacted before this date to confirm if you have been invited to interview.
Please quote reference AG48353 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Further information

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