Head of Insurance Shared Services

Application Deadline: 15 February 2026

Department: Corporate Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stratford

Compensation: £103,604 / year

Description

We’re looking for an experienced insurance professional to lead our Insurance Shared Services function, delivering expert, strategic insurance support to London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), the Greater London Authority (GLA) and a growing group of partner organisations with a combined asset base of over £2.5bn.

You’ll shape and deliver insurance strategies, manage complex renewals, oversee claims, advise on major projects and contracts, and build strong relationships with brokers, insurers, and senior stakeholders. With an annual premium spend of around £4m, this is a role with real scope, influence, and visibility.

We’re seeking someone who brings deep commercial insurance expertise, confidence working independently, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. If you’re proactive, analytical, and ready to lead a high‑value, high‑trust service, we’d love to hear from you.

Is it for you?

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re an experienced insurance professional who enjoys taking ownership of complex portfolios and shaping strategy across diverse organisations. It’s a great fit if you’re confident working independently, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, and skilled at navigating detailed insurance, claims, and contractual issues without losing sight of the bigger picture. The business context it interesting and exciting, as it includes procuring insurance for some of LLDC and the GLA Group’s most significant and high-profile activities.

If you bring strong analytical judgement, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build trusted relationships with brokers, insurers, and internal teams, this could be the next step you’ve been looking for. It’s especially suited to someone who is proactive, organised, and motivated by delivering a high‑quality shared service that genuinely adds value.

Why join us? 

At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, we’re proud to be a values-led, inclusive employer with a mission to create opportunity and transformation in East London. We offer flexible working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible impact on one of the UK’s most high-profile regeneration programmes. If you’re ready to take the lead on digital for a place that never stands still — we’d love to hear from you. 
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups and the local East London community.  

How to apply

To apply for this post, please follow the application instructions within the job advertisement and ensure that you provide the information that we have requested within our online application form.   Please be aware that we DO NOT ACCEPT CVs for any vacancies within the LLDC, therefore, please fully complete the online application form. We would also appreciate it if you would take the time to complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring section. The information you give us will help us to refine our recruitment and employment practices and respond to the needs of the diverse range of people that our organisation comes in contact with. All details that you provide will be kept in strict confidence and will not be viewed by any member of the selection panel.  The closing date for applications is 15th February 2026 at 11:59pm.   Interviews will be taking place week commencing 23rd February either in-person or via Microsoft Teams video call. The details of this process will be advised should you be invited to interview.  If you would like to discuss this role further or have any questions, please email our Talent Acquisition Team on recruitment@londonlegacy.co.uk 
If this all sounds good to you, we’d love to hear from you! 

Benefits

• The salary for this post is £103,604 per annum. LLDC operates a performance-based incremental pay scale.
• The probationary period for this post is for 6 months. Upon successful completion of the probation period, confirmation of employment will be given, and the notice period will be three months.
• This is a permanent role. 
• This is full time position, working 37 hours per week. 
• All employees are eligible to join our pension scheme, which is provided by the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement is 32 days per year, plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time employees. The LLDC leave year runs from 1st