Pricing Manager
| Posting date: | 22 January 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, EC4N 6HL |
| Company: | Hastings Direct |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 60010491_1737535943 |
Summary
Pricing Manager
Location - London (hybrid - one day per week on site)
Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel
We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.
We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.
We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.
Job Details
- This role is central the overall evolution of our pricing strategy, specifically within the Alternative Pricing Department (APP)
- As a Pricing Manager, you will have the opportunity to innovate, suggesting new approaches, exploring them using cutting edge new technologies.
- You will get the chance to use a vast array of data sets, some unique to Hastings. you will then work to iteratively enhance our models.
- You will own the end to end delivery of pricing changes right from concept, down to live deployment.
- This role also has the potential to grow into some line management responsibilities, with the chance to mentor our junior analysts.
- Here at Hastings, we have a pricing, data and analytics community of 200+ with a huge array of expertise and experience. We are at the forefront of change and you'll have the chance to play your part in this.
Skills we would love you to have
- With the large end to end responsibilities that come with this role, we are seeking a competent coder; someone who is proficient in SQL and Python.
- Given that this is also a senior role, we need someone who has extensive experience in either a pricing analyst or pricing manager position.
- While there is the potential for managerial responsibilities over time, we are really looking for an individual contributor; someone who is an independent thinker and can work autonomously.
- We also need someone who can manage project work and various stakeholder groups
- if you have experience working within the Insurance industry, this would be a massive positive.
What we offer
Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.
Reward
Salary - Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year) Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.
Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.
Physical Wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI) This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen.
Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.
Mental Wellbeing programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….
Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve
We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart
Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.