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About UK Life Branch:

With the office in Munich, it forms the Life 1 division of Munich Re. The UK life market is one of the, if not the, most competitive life markets in the world. We understand that Life insurers work in a dynamic market where medical progress, demographic trends and changing lifestyles are constantly giving rise to new risk landscapes. This demanding situation is made even more challenging by changing laws and regulations and ever tougher competition. So we need a smart strategy and structure in order to succeed.

At UK & Ireland Life we have three pillars to our business strategy, protection, longevity and reinsurance structuring. All three are key to the success of our business so it's important to look at the big picture. In terms of clients, we trust them as experts of their business and provide them with the financial strength of the world's largest reinsurer, global expertise and sharp pricing so that they are both competitive and profitable.

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a leader for the UKLB marketing and communications team who will motivate and inspire their colleagues. They will bring both creativity and strategic thinking to ensure the team is future looking with marketing and communication materials, supporting key business objectives and priorities.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to manage and set the strategy for the UKLB marketing and communications team. The role is across both external and internal marketing and communication activities and aligns to the wider Global Communication, UK and LH1 communities.

The role functions within a global matrix environment, reporting regionally to UKLB Chief of Staff while maintaining a functional reporting line to the Global Head of LH Marketing Coms in Group Communications. This structure enables the role to influence and align both regional and global priorities drawing on Group best practices, shared tools, and global brand standards, while ensuring UKLB strategies are fully executed from a Marketing perspective.

The successful candidate must have a strong attention to detail and be able to adapt to change. We are looking for someone who is confident to challenge and offer alternative solutions and ideas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deliver a marketing and communications strategy for UKLB to support the business ambitions
• Manage the UKLB marketing communications team, including prioritisation of workloads, delegation of projects and tasks, while embracing the values of a cohesive team
• Prioritise the development and growth of the team, while ensuring a healthy work-life balance and team wellbeing is maintained
• Represent UKLB's interests at a global level across both Global Com and LH1
• Develop strong network across Group. Leverage Group Com capabilities and look for ways to apply locally
• Coordinate and align marketing and communication plans with the Global LH Marketing team and ensure consistency with Global Com guidelines and standards
• Responsible for the oversight of all UKLB marketing communications material that is delivered, ensuring it is in line with global branding and aligned with ambition goals
• Ensure business stakeholders needs are met and fully satisfied with best in class delivery and execution
• Lead efforts to assess internal stakeholder feedback annually utilising the internal sentiment index survey
• Utilising marketing expertise, challenge and influence business lines with their approach to marketing communications to make sure UKLB stands out from competitors, maximises engagement and delivers commercial objectives across internal and external communications

General Duties and Tasks:

• Develop and execute the annual marketing communications strategy for both internal and external audiences, aligning with the organization's business goals and budget
• Work closely and collaboratively with Chief of Staff to understand wider business strategy and stay informed on ongoing business priorities
• Lead, develop, and inspire the UKLB marketing and communications team while operating effectively within a matrixed global environment, reporting regionally to UKLB leadership while maintaining a functional reporting line to the Global Head of LH Marketing in Group Communications
• Foster strong collaboration and alignment across UKLB, LH1 and Group Com functions and regions to deliver integrated, high quality outcomes
• Manage team priorities, with oversight of delivery against plan and budget whilst managing stakeholder expectations
• Collaborate with the business to ensure communication plans compliment business plans and maximise engagement for both internal and external communications
• Quality control all marketing material coordinated from UKLB marketing communications team and ensure the appropriate approval routes are followed, including Global Com approval, where appropriate
• Work closely with Group Com teams to ensure smooth collaboration of joint projects and external activities and secure consistency with Group Com standards, channels, tools, brand guidelines, and media protocol. Coordinate and align on media engagement and PR activities with Group Com's Media Relations team
• Undertake market research and leverage available market data to actively shape marketing recommendations, plans and positioning of UKLB
• Provide the business with an excellent and diverse pool of marketing material; including but not limited to hospitality, seminars, PR, content, mediums (e-mail, web, social, video) and campaigns, while capitalizing on and aligning with Group Com frameworks and standards
• Active participation in the Group Centre of Excellence, building strong knowledge of our global Marketing capability and how that can be leveraged locally within UKLB

Competencies:

Drives results (we think big) – you consistently achieve results even under tough circumstances, with the organisation’s performance in the front of your mind. You make good and timely decisions to keep things moving, using analysis, experience and judgement.

Business insight (we think big) – you can apply your knowledge of the business and the market to advance your business’ and wider organisation’s goals.

Collaboration (we lead the ‘we’) – you identify opportunities and bring the right people together to work on a common goal, encouraging diversity of opinion, whilst maintaining clarity and unity of direction.

Client focus (we grow with our clients) – you build and maintain strong client relationships (internal and external), listening to their needs and working with them to ensure value is created.

Cultivates innovation (we grow with our clients) – you create new and better ways for Munich Re to be successful e.g., generating ideas, creating efficiencies, harnessing new technology etc.

Courage (we care and dare) – you are willing to challenge the status quo and address difficult issues, saying what you believe needs to be said. You also continue to operate effectively even when things are uncertain and the way forward is unclear.

Persuades (we are clear and authentic) – you use clear and compelling arguments to gain the support, enthusiasm and commitment of others, whilst ensuring you take time to actively listen to the diversity of views and opinions.

Key Skills & Experience (Essential):

• Demonstrated experience in a corporate marketing role (insurance industry experience desirable)
• Self-motivated, can-do attitude
• Strong leadership qualities
• High attention to detail
• Experience managing and developing a small team 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Creative mindset
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategy within a matrixed organisation

Desired Qualifications and Educational Background:

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience desirable

Benefits:

You will be rewarded with a great compensation package, on target bonus, 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase more along with private medical insurance and employers' contributory pension of 10%

We are one of the few employers to offer fully paid  6months family leave for times when you need it the most. 

About us:

You will work in an environment where we think big: Change and culture are continuously role-modelled. We create and articulate a compelling and ambitious shared purpose, vision and direction. We pave the way towards success and see failure as learning

You are going to experience that we care & dare: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders

We communicate in a clear & authentic way: We interact with a positive and humble spirit. We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn

You will grow with your clients: Whatever our role, we support business, in an efficient and effective way, to create value for our clients. We embrace new ways of working using digitalisation to deliver solutions

We lead the We: We have a passion for winning and growing as a team. We inspire people to be capable of joint performance. We create an inclusive environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged

At Munich Re, embracing the power of differences is at the core of who we are. We believe diversity fosters resilience and innovation and enables us to act on our purpose of helping humankind act braver and better. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Application Closing Date - 19th June 2026