Claims Settlement Team Leader
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,208 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3JZ |
| Company: | Copart Uk |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9442_1769442370 |
Summary
We're recruiting for a Claims Settlement Team Leader to join our team, based at our office in Bedford, MK44 3JZ.
As a Claims Settlement Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of settlement agents, ensuring high standards of service delivery, compliance, and performance across all vehicle's total loss settlement activities. You'll play a key role in training, supporting, and developing your team while working closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, support, and coach a team of settlement agents
- Monitor team performance and ensure targets, KPIs, and SLAs are consistently met
- Ensure all claims settlements are processed accurately and efficiently
- Handle escalated queries or complaints from customers and insurer clients
- Maintain strong compliance with FCA and data protection regulations
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and team productivity
- Provide training, performance feedback, and development support to the team
- Collaborate with other departments to support end-to-end service delivery
Skills and Experience Required:
Essential:
- Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within claims, insurance, or a related environment
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and coaching skills
- High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive and financial information with confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Working knowledge of FCA regulations and compliance standards
Desirable:
- Experience in the automotive or salvage industry
- Familiarity with vehicle total loss processes
- Proficiency in claims or CRM systems
What we offer you in return:
- Monday to Friday working
- Time For You: Relax with 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for a personal special occasion.
- Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
- Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services.
- Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
- Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
- Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
- Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.