Head of Proposition

Unum UK

Head of Proposition at Unum shaping and delivering propositions for growth in the financial services sector. Leading a team and influencing business-wide decisions for Unum UK's success.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeDorking • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposition strategy development and execution within Financial Services, with a focus on customer-centric innovation and team leadership. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across various business functions to achieve commercial objectives.

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Proposition Strategy DevelopmentTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingCommercial Awareness

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Hard Skills

Proposition DevelopmentProduct LeadershipMarket DifferentiationCustomer-Focused PropositionsDelivery Planning

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingCoaching and DevelopmentChange Leadership

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceIntermediated EnvironmentHigh-Performing TeamsContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defining and delivering proposition strategy and programmes that align with business objectives and evolving market needs.
Leading the development and enhancement of propositions, ensuring they resonate with customers, intermediaries and distribution partners.
Building strong relationships across the business, working closely with teams including Operations, Distribution, Pricing, Marketing and other key functions to drive alignment and execution.
Using customer, market and business insight to identify opportunities for innovation, growth and differentiation.
Translating proposition strategy into clear, compelling and actionable delivery plans, ensuring stakeholders across the business understand the vision and execute it consistently to achieve the intended customer and commercial outcomes.
Leading, coaching and developing a team of proposition specialists and product owners, creating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Representing the proposition function at senior leadership level, influencing decisions and helping shape the future direction of the business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant proposition, product and/or marketing leadership experience within Financial Services, Insurance or a similarly intermediated environment.
A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility, simplify complex ideas and drive alignment across the business.
Commercial awareness and experience developing customer-focused propositions that drive growth, market differentiation and business performance.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
The drive, energy and enthusiasm to lead change, challenge thinking and continuously improve outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous bonus scheme
Generous car allowance
Private Medical Insurance
Defined Contribution pension scheme
Life assurance, medical and income protection insurance
Access to remote GP services, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support, and medical second opinions
27 days holiday, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days (plus Bank Holidays)
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme with on-site charging facilities