Trainee Insurance Team Leader Location: Taunton Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Onsite role Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your career in the insurance industry? We're seeking a Trainee Insurance Team Leader to join our team in Taunton. This role offers the chance to work in a well-established company that prioritises staff development and provides continuous training and support. We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for ambitious individuals to join us as a Trainee Insurance Team Leader, where you’ll develop the skills to lead and inspire a high-performing team in a supportive learning environment. Role Overview As a Trainee Insurance Team Leader, you will undergo a structured development program designed to prepare you for a leadership role. Under the guidance of experienced managers, you will learn to oversee a team of insurance agents, drive performance, and deliver excellent customer service, all while gaining valuable industry knowledge. Key Responsibilities Training and Development: Participate in leadership training programs, workshops, and mentoring sessions. Team Support: Work closely with team members to understand their roles and challenges, providing assistance where needed. Customer Engagement: Learn to manage customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and ensure high-quality service delivery. Sales Insights: Gain a deep understanding of sales strategies and processes to help the team meet targets. Compliance Learning: Familiarize yourself with insurance regulations and company policies to ensure adherence in all activities. Leadership Preparation: Shadow experienced team leaders to observe best practices in managing performance, coaching staff, and fostering team spirit. Dealing with new business sales, mid-term adjustments, liaising with Underwriters, rebroking, issuance and renewals Any other business required by the business. What We’re Looking For • A passion for leadership and a desire to build a career in the insurance industry. You will be dynamic, ambititious and adaptable to changing business requirements and objectives. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • A customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving. • Drive to achieve goals and motivate others to succeed. • Ability to work effectively in a team environment. • Basic knowledge of the insurance industry is an advantage but not essential. • Strong in sales or business development and provide high levels of customer service What We Offer Competitive basic salary with regular salary reviews based on performance. 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind: Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury Contributory pension scheme – 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025 Access to a Healthcare Cash plan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from: Discounts on gym membership across the UK Salary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase Access to discounted personal health policies – Critical illness, private medical, dental plans A range of insurance products available commission free, including home, motor, travel and specialist vehicles Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of work • Hours: 08:30 am - 5 pm (Mon-Fri) • 08:30 am - 12 pm (Every 2nd Sat on a Rota) How to Apply If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career path in the insurance industry, we want to hear from you. Join us and take the first step toward a successful future Cowell Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities recruitment agency. E&OE. Only applicants with full right to work (RTW) will be considered for this role. If you have not heard from us with 14 days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.