Loss Prevention Advisor
Mid/North Devon
£35,000 - £45,000 depending on skills and experience
13/01/2025 09:00:00 AM
Founded by a group of farmers in 1903 to provide cost effective insurance to the community, Cornish Mutual is now one of the leading South West insurance providers. As a mutual, we are a Member-owned business, run for the benefit of our Members (customers) - we don’t have shareholders. Our success is down to our people and our Members – both are at the heart of everything we do.
Cornish Mutual is extending the protection we offer our Membership. We are adding Loss Prevention services to our existing insurance expertise, which will help our Members build resilience and help to future-proof their farms and rural businesses.
The Loss Prevention Advisor is a broad role, allowing the successful applicant to engage with numerous areas of Cornish Mutual. From working with new and existing Members in clarifying and developing their Health and Safety documentation and improvement plans, to identifying opportunities for delivering risk management training to colleagues. No two days will be the same.
Reporting to our Loss Prevention Leader to deliver our key strategic objective of ‘Protecting the Farming Community’, you will be passionate about understanding the issues which impact farming and rural communities. You will be able to build rapport with those working and living within the farming sector, showing understanding of and empathy with issues affecting farmers and anyone working within the rural community.
You will contribute to identifying, developing and delivering the services which will help our Membership build resilient businesses in the face of changing demands and constraints. It is envisaged these services will be delivered through multiple channels, to include face-to-face contact alongside technological applications. You will identify and work with appropriate internal and external partners to develop and provide accessible, practical solutions to the challenges faced by our Members.
This role includes a company car/generous car allowance, as well as a mobile telephone, company laptop and assistance with home office set-up.
- A thorough understanding of all Health and Safety regulation impacting the UK agricultural sector
- An understanding of Fire Safety requirements within the agricultural sector to include common diversification
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable sales and negotiation skills, balanced with a Member-centric approach
- Demonstrable organisation and planning skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media and internal systems
- Experience in organisational Health and Safety practices
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management or willingness to study towards it
The role of Loss Prevention Advisor is a Member-facing role and will involve:
- Reviewing Health and Safety and Fire Safety requirements of existing Cornish Mutual Members, making appropriate recommendations and offering ongoing support and reviews, including documentation for risk assessments and policies
- Identifying and securing new business within the rural sector, supporting our profitable and sustainable growth objective
- Ensuring there is a high level of retention in relation to the Health and Safety and Fire Safety services
- Providing practical, pragmatic advice to the Cornish Mutual Membership
- Assisting in the continual development and improvement of the Health and Safety and Fire Safety services
WHY WORK FOR CORNISH MUTUAL?
As an employer, we offer a culture that is open and honest and we are supportive and collaborative, to empower individuals to deliver the best outcomes and develop in their careers. Our growth plans are ambitious, and we are looking for passionate people that can help us continue building relationships, supporting each other and that of our communities.
We value all our employees and offer a number of benefits including:
- 35-hour week, supporting a great work life balance
- Private medical insurance and income protection cover
- 24 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days per year with length of service (plus bank holidays). Plus, the option to ‘buy’ an extra 5 days per year (after a qualifying period).
- Comprehensive induction programme, excellent learning and development opportunities including professional memberships and relevant qualifications.
- Up to 25% discount on selected Cornish Mutual insurance products and access to our exclusive Member discounts on other everyday essentials
- The opportunity for some hybrid working, after a qualifying period.
- Company events to support social wellbeing.
And many more!
Please write to us detailing how your skills and experience match what we are searching for and why you have chosen to apply for this role. We fill our vacancies as soon as we find people who fit our culture and meet the skills requirements. This means that whilst we may advertise with a closing date, we may offer the role to someone before that date, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
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