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I really enjoy change delivery, developing ideas and simplifying processes in my role. ‘Find a role that supports your interests and develops your skills’, it provides longevity in the role, gives a sense of achievement and, overall, you’ll get enjoyment from the work you do.
Career path
Customer Claims Manager
First Central
Started 02/2016 to PresentSystems Thinking Claims Team Manager
Aviva Insurance
From 06/1998 to 01/2016Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
I particularly enjoy Continuous Improvement; it’s essential. I have exposure to several methodologies and manage a team specifically to deliver the right culture in the Customer Claims Department, supporting data-led conversations and improvements.
Greatest achievements
Following my successful appointment to the role, a national announcement landed advising people to go home and isolate. Being involved in the facilitation of working from home and systematically working through the complex logistics of setting up users to operate from home with no requirement to furlough.
Kerry D
Head of Home Underwriting
Top Insider Advice
Be open to change and grab opportunities that come your way to help you grow and develop yourself. Always have a growth mindset and don’t close down opportunities because you’re afraid that you can’t meet the challenge. Pushing yourself outside your usual skill set will help increase your confidence and show you what you’re capable of.
Lauren C
Culture Lead
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I’m a natural introvert and I don’t think anyone in my personal life would describe me as outgoing or confident! But, I’ve found in my career so far that the occasions where I’ve been brave - whether that’s deciding to move away from HR (even though I studied a Masters in the topic!) or saying yes to presenting in front of a crowd of senior leaders - have been the times where I’ve grown and developed the most. I’m at a point in my career where I’m eager to grow and progress, so being brave is something I try to make a conscious effort to do. It can be scary to say yes to things you might usually shy away from but, by getting more practice and exposure to these things, over time they naturally begin to feel a bit easier. Even if things don’t always go to plan, it’s all part of the journey.
Becky H
Finance Change Lead
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Had I not taken on a secondment I don’t think I would have found a role that I’m able to excel in and enjoy. This was a change to what I was used to as I’d never been part of a project team before. There were ups and downs but through my willingness to learn and put in effort I have found my niche and even now I don’t stop learning and understanding processes I may not have had exposure to in the past.