Working hours:35 hours per week, Monday to FridayDuration:PermanentLocation:DublinJob Ref:203869About The RoleEcclesiastical Insurance Ireland, who are proudly part ofBenefact Groupare looking for aRisk Surveyorto join the team.Joining our rapidly expanding and innovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesProactively build positive internal and external relationships to facilitate the delivery of exceptional service as part of Ecclesiastical's Risk Management teamWork collaboratively with Business Development, Claims, Underwriting and the wider business to support the free exchange of technical risk information and achievement of business initiatives/objectivesUndertake desktop and on-site valuation and/or risk management survey assessments in line with agreed survey authoritiesProduce suitable valuation, risk survey and risk improvement reports in accordance with published guidelines, to a professional standard and delivered in a timely mannerPlan, prioritise and manage individual workloads to enable efficient delivery to agreed service standards.Act as lead Surveyor on Key Accounts delivering the additional services prescribed.Promote/support the Ecclesiastical Risk proposition through attendance at/delivery of 'Risk' workshops/seminars to brokers, customers and sector bodies, as required by the businessAct on audit results and agreed actions plans to improve own performance and fulfil personal potentialTake responsibility for building own technical knowledge and professional expertise through development and implementation of a meaningful PDP which supports self- development and benefits the wider survey teamProactively contribute risk insight to internal and external events, communications and publicationsProactively share knowledge, expertise, loss and risk insight with colleagues across the organisation, including delivery of training on risk managementIdentify and lead opportunities to innovate and improve current practices and processesUndertake project work as requiredKnowledge, skills and experienceExperience in fire (and non-fire perils), theft, business interruption and liability insurance risk surveysACII or firm commitment to achieve this within an agreed period (MDI qualification as a minimum) + relevant Health & Safety qualification or firm commitment to achieve this within an agreed periodGood appreciation of buildings architecture, design, construction and fire detection, protection and suppression systemsExcellent technical underwriting knowledge or extensive property damage claims handling/loss adjusting experienceQuantity Surveying qualification desirableAbility to accurately calculate a building (and where appropriate contents) valuation/sum insured on a reinstatement and/or restoration basis, and all necessary maximum loss scenarios is desirable; valuation training will be providedCan analyse an organisation/location and identify resilience or vulnerabilities in respect of insured perilsOrganisational and problem solving capabilities and willingness to work outside own comfort zone to support wider business and personal development opportunitiesStrong verbal and written communication skillsConfident and influential communicator at all levelsAbility to learn and apply learning to benefit own on the job contributionA clear appreciation of the need for exceptional standards of customer experience and evidence of a strong commitment to delivering improved standardsSelf-starter, able to manage own workload and multiple prioritiesKeen, enthusiastic and energeticFull clean driving licenceWhat we offerA competitive salary - let's discuss itCar allowanceHybrid workingDefined Contribution Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contributionAnnual Bonus scheme up to 24%25 days annual leave plus public holidaysA holiday buy and sell scheme€250 annual personal grant to a charity of your choiceAn array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance and Employee Assistance ProgrammeSupport for your personal development including sponsorship for insurance qualificationsGreat career development opportunitiesA 'world class' place to work (external employee engagement accreditation by Best Companies, an independent company who specialise in employee engagement)About UsEcclesiastical Insuranceoffer exceptional insurance and risk management, service and support across a range of specialisms, from church, charity and heritage to education, real estate and more.We're proud to be one of the most trusted names in specialist insurance, with over 40 years experience and commitment here in Ireland to creating innovative solutions that really help people.Benefact Groupis a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size.We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.*If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.*Directory of Social Change's UK Guides to Company Giving