Financial Services (Braintree)
Eastlight House, Braintree, CM77 8FG

Insurance Administrator

Salary: £31,525 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37
Closing Date: Sun 06 Sep 2026 - 10:59 pm UTC
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Insurance Administrator

Working Pattern

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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
W
8:30 - 17:00
T
8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 16:30
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Agencies

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

We are seeking an Insurance Administrator to join our Finance Operations Team on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will support the administration and management of Eastlight’s insurance arrangements, ensuring accurate data is maintained to support insurance renewals, claims management and regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for gathering and maintaining insurance data, supporting annual insurance renewals, liaising with colleagues across the business, and ensuring information provided to insurers, brokers, solicitors, tenants, leaseholders and other stakeholders is accurate and timely. Day-to-day duties will include maintaining insurance records, processing insurance-related payments and invoices, coordinating claims information, supporting procurement and renewal activities, managing correspondence, and working with teams across the organisation to ensure property and insurance data remains up to date.

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented individual with strong administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel. You will be comfortable working with large volumes of data, able to prioritise workloads effectively, and confident communicating with a range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills, a methodical approach to problem-solving, the ability to work on their own initiative, and a commitment to Eastlight’s values and culture.

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

  • £31,525 per annum
  • Permanent contract, full-time, 37h per week
  • Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
  •  30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
  • Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
  • A BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
  • Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 6 September 2026 @ 23:59

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held dynamically via Microsoft Teams, and will include an Excel skills assessment. 

We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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Salary: £31,525 per annum
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