Head of Proposition Development

Job Posting End Date: April 27

Who are we?

We're a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we're on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?
Position: Head of Proposition Development (12-24 month Fixed Term contract)
Location: Dorking or Basingstoke (with hybrid working, Basingstoke locations will be expected to attend the Dorking office once a week)
Reporting To: Chief Marketing Officer

What will you bring?

This is a unique Head of Proposition Development role like no other. At Unum UK, we are big enough to have ambitious growth plans and small enough for you to really have an impact in a role that influences and changes the success of the business. In this role you'll get exposure and breadth where you will collaborate and establish relationships across the business, helping our strategy come to life as you influence proposition decisions and support in our continued growth.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of Unum's propositions, ensuring that Unum UK achieves its growth aspirations, maintains a leading position in our selected markets, and anticipates the needs of our customers.

Your strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and ability to build strong relationships will be key. As a natural collaborator, you will apply creativity and innovative solutions that listen to our customer and business insights to develop propositions that resonate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver proposition programmes and products that meet our strategic objectives, balancing the needs of our distribution channels and taking the proposition to the market
• Bring clarity to Unum's offering so it resonates with the needs of our target segments (intermediaries and customers) by analysing and incorporating feedback.
• Lead a high performing team of proposition experts and products owners.

Requirements:

• Extensive Proposition management and/or marketing experience at senior management/leadership level of financial services or Insurance sector.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to effectively partner, problem solve, and influence others.
• Strategic planning and growth mind-set, with strong analytical and market research skills

Our Benefits:

• Competitive Bonus
• Car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life, medical, and income insurance

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Why join us?

At Unum, we've created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We've built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to careers@unum.co.uk.

Company:
Unum UK

Client-provided location(s): Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Job ID: Unum_Group-1687365905

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-04-15T03:31:17