Cork/Dublin, Ireland
NEW
Job Info
Job Identification 2116
Job Category Finance
Posting Date 03/30/2026, 03:03 PM
Locations Cork/Dublin, Ireland
Apply Before 04/13/2026, 10:55 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Vacancy Type Permanent Vacancy
Grade and Salary Grade E €50,223 - €75,334
Job Description
We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.
We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.
The Role:The Financial Governance and Compliance Function delivers all Integrated Assurance activities and Continuous Controls Monitoring for Uisce Éireann. The function plays a key role in supporting the CFO and other Finance teams in activities related to oversight groups such as the Water Advisory Board, Public Accounts Committee and Oversight Monitoring Group. Additionally, the function is responsible for delivering the Expenditure Approvals Committee process in conjunction with the Commercial Team and drives an effective review process for commercial contracts in Uisce Éireann. It also oversees all Insurance activities for Uisce Éireann and provides preliminary audits and review services of the business on contracts implementation.
The Insurance area is not only responsible for ensuring that UE has the most appropriate insurance cover in place, but also for ensuring that insurance related claims are investigated and managed in a cost-effective manner in accordance with policy terms and conditions. The insurance team is responsible for supporting the Insurance Placement Team in the delivery of insurance programme placements, handling of insurance queries from the business and other duties as assigned.
Reporting to the Insurance Claims Regional Lead, the Insurance Claims Advisor will work to support the Claims Investigators as directed. The Insurance Claims Advisor will have day to day responsibility for providing support in the progression of a portfolio of liability claims through the lifecycle.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Desk based liability claims handling role working closely with the Insurance Claims team in developing and delivering Insurance Claims services to Uisce Éireann
Report to the Insurance Claims Regional Lead, to progress a portfolio of Liability Claims files from completion of the investigation phase through to settlement either through negotiation, PIAB and/or Court Settlement
Work as part of a claims handling team reporting to the Insurance Claims Manager and Claims Investigator in connection with all incidents/claim notifications and liaise with the business and other stakeholders to gather relevant information internally to assist in coming to a determination on liability
Prepare files for submission to claims review/reserve meetings and input in to claims reserving discussions as required
Maintain the claims database (STARS) in respect of the Portfolio of claims files and prepare claims reports/analysis on an ongoing basis
Liaise with Insurance Brokers/Insurers/Loss Adjusters regularly with regard to the status of incidents/claims
Support the Insurance Claims Manager and Claims Regional Lead in the preparation and handling of Uisce Éireann and subsidiary significant Property Damage/Business Interruption Claims in order to ensure a positive outcome is achieved
Assist the Insurance Claims Manager in respect of the Insurance renewal process and be in a position to provide claims statistics for the benefit of negotiations
Prepare periodic reports for presentation by the Insurance Manager and Insurance Claims Manager to Business Unit Management
Other duties as assigned.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business
Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards
Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives
Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation
Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Relevant third level qualification and/or Certificate of Insurance Practice CIP (Insurance Institute of Ireland/Chartered Insurance Institute) is desirable
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience
Claims handling and administration experience with an emphasis on Public Liability claimsAn understanding of the insurance market and various classes of general insurance with a particular emphasis on claims administration
Experience and knowledge of a self-insured environment would be an advantage
Experience in independently resolving customer challenges while maintaining high service standards.
Ability to develop effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders and ability to look for and listen to diverse perspectives.
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities.
Proven track record in identifying opportunities for process improvements and innovation.
Demonstrate the ability to fix safety issues quickly and look for improvements in line with business strategy.
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 13/04/2026Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
*Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.
Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.
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