Project Manager - Insurance
Acorn Insurance
Liverpool, GB
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid basis Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum plus potential of performance based bonus Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 9amd to 5:30pm Are you a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead impactful projects? Join our team and be part of a company that values creativity, teamwork, and professional growth. As a Project Manager at The Acorn Group, you will play a crucial role in driving projects to success, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. At The Acorn Group, we are currently on a journey to become a fully cloud based tech platform. We have a large tech team based in the Albert Dock and have recently transitioned into Product verticals, enabling our multiple products to work autonomously. Our team is passionate about innovation, excellence, and making a difference. We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. What you will be doing: Lead project planning sessions and develop detailed project plans. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects. Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders. Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule using appropriate verification techniques. Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Report and escalate to management as needed. Perform risk management to minimize project risks. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Host any appropriate internal governance to keep projects on track. Attend and run daily standups What we're looking for: Proven working experience as a Project Manager in the financial/Insurance sector. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills. Solid organisational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software/tools. Prince 2 - Agile foundation & practitioner certification is a plus. Works well under pressure Great communicator & not afraid to make decisions. Why Join Us: Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to ensure you feel valued and supported. Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. We have a number of great case studied from around the business which is showcased on our Linkedin & Acorn webpages. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Exciting Projects : Be part of innovative and impactful projects that make a difference in our industry and community About Acorn Insurance: With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover. At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day. The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025. Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include areas such as: Wellbeing Financial Reward, Recognition and Culture Please visit our website to view more of our excellent work benefits! All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. Please click the 'APPLY' button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Project Management, Project Administrator, Insurance Project Estimator, Project Planning, Finance Project Coordinator, Project Director, Project Lead may also be considered for this role.