Head of Proposition Strategy & Development - ZRS

Working hours: This role is a available on a part-time, job-share and full-time basis

Location: Homeworker – With regular travel to London Office

Closing date: 1st August 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Energy Practice in Risk Engineering as the Head of Proposition Strategy & Development.  The purpose of the role is to lead the development and delivery of strategic, sustainable, and customer-centric propositions for the UK market, while actively contributing to and influencing ZRS’s global proposition strategy.   

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

• Proposition Development
  •  Design, refine, and launch new propositions that address evolving customer needs, focusing on advisory services and technology-driven solutions.
• Technology Scouting
  • Stay ahead of industry trends by exploring emerging technologies and assessing their potential to enhance Zurich’s offerings.
• Opportunity Identification
  • Analyse market data and customer insights to spot new advisory services and technology-enabled business opportunities.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with Product, IT, Underwriting, Marketing, and Distribution teams to co-create and deliver innovative propositions.
• Customer Focus
  •  Ensure all propositions deliver clear value and benefits, based on a deep understanding of customer challenges and expectations.

• Go-to-Market 
  • Lead the launch and continuous improvement of propositions, monitoring performance and gathering feedback for ongoing enhancements.
• Strategy
  • Help shape and implement a UK and Global deployment strategy that delivers the growth requirements, maintains and improves service

• Stakeholder Management
• Develop and engage strong relationships with key internal stakeholders 

• Global Linkage
  • Act as a key liaison between the UK business and global proposition teams, sharing best practices, market intelligence, and co-developing scalable solutions.
  • Represent the UK in global proposition forums, ensuring local innovations inform global strategy and vice versa.
  • Support global initiatives by piloting new concepts in the UK and providing feedback for global roll-out.

This position has a requirement to have a regular presence in the London Office to work directly with internal stakeholders and clients. 

What are we looking for? 

• Experience as a consultant providing advisory services direct to customers
• Experience in the development of customer proposals, business growth plans and project management
• Ability to analyse data relating to revenue, advance O365 skills such as excel and power BI
• Ability to develop and implement long term strategic plans.
• Influences business decisions through exemplary communication and negotiation.
• Able, enjoys and promotes working autonomously.
• Ability to successfully liaise with senior managers throughout the organisation.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible around new technologies with the ability to articulate this directly to customers and clients. 

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.  

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.