Product Portfolio Manager - Property Owners - Home Based; Halifax; Reading (London)
New Yesterday
At Cova Insurance , we're all about protecting what matters most - whether it's your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we're here to make a real difference.
Our purpose is simple but powerful: to help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does . It's what drives us every day, and it's why our people are proud to be part of something meaningful!
Our mission is to build inclusive, empowered teams where everyone feels welcome and valued! We celebrate what makes each of us unique and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Whoever you are, we want you to feel confident being yourself in your team at work.
In this role, you'll be working in a team where the goal is to prioritise and implement process optimisation with particular focus on Product and underwriting efficiency.
While this role is primarily remote, there will be times when you'll need to visit our Halifax or Reading office.
Step into a role where your potential is valued and your growth is supported.
What does a day-to-day look like?
- Lead product strategy and performance by defining national plans; owning profitability, growth, and customer outcomes across SME products.
- Act as the face of the product portfolio, shaping and communicating Cova's SME proposition to internal stakeholders and the external market.
- Build and maintain technical expertise, mentor teams, and drive high performance through coaching, feedback, and development.
- Manage full product lifecycle, lead cross-functional teams, and continuously enhance products from commercial, customer, and regulatory perspectives.
- Collaborate with pricing teams to set strategy, monitor market trends, and use analytics to identify opportunities and threats for profitable growth.
- Ensure strong product controls, process efficiency, and high customer satisfaction to sustain portfolio success and compliance.
- Proven expertise in Commercial Underwriting and/or Portfolio Management, with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement across complex business functions.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to delivering market-leading products, identifying opportunities, and solving challenges using data and technology.
- Decisive and accountable leader who drives change, mentors teams, and fosters a culture of growth, inclusivity, and high performance.
- Expert in understanding the SME marketplace and translating insights into profitable product strategies and customer outcomes.
- Skilled in working across matrix structures and building effective internal and external relationships to influence and deliver results.
- Advanced capability in data-driven decision-making, communication, and insight gathering to support continuous improvement and innovation.
At Cova, we know that great people don't always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we'd love to hear from you - so go ahead and apply! We're all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive.
What's in it for me?
- Flexible working - 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options
- Annual pay review - plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
- Generous holidays - 25-27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
- Pension perks - 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
- A culture where everyone belongs - we're committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Cova a place where everyone can thrive
- Mental & financial support - through our dedicated Wellbeing group
- Career growth - training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive
- Health & wellbeing - private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more
- Drive in style - Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles
- Extra savings - gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal
- And much more !
Apply today and be part of our journey.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know - we're here to help.
Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
Salary:
Up to 65,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Working hours:
36.25
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- PartTime