The Underwriting portfolio Lead will play a key role in establishing, governing and managing change delivery for a highly strategic area of the Chaucer business. They will provide a critical interlock between the business area they represent and the Transformation Office, ensuring business needs are effectively translated and delivered as part of a structured roadmap for change.
Requirements
- Strategic Thinking – Ability to shape long-term direction and align initiatives with organisational goals.
- Portfolio Management – Proven expertise in overseeing complex change portfolios with high-level governance and prioritisation.
- Change Leadership – A good understanding of the change lifecycle, with emphasis on governance (high), reporting (mid), excellence (mid), and delivery (developing).
- Project & Change Management – Skilled in managing transformation initiatives from planning through execution.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Problem Solving & Analytical Skills – Adept at diagnosing issues, interpreting data, and developing actionable insights.
- Financial Planning & Analysis – Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and evaluating financial impact of strategic decisions.
- Business & Commercial Acumen – Deep understanding of business operations and financial drivers, with the ability to translate strategy into results.
- Reporting & Insight Generation – Ability to produce clear, actionable reports that support decision-making and performance tracking.
Benefits
- Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation).
- We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.