Claims Data Culture Lead

Role Description

We’re looking for a passionate and influential leader to help shape the future of data, AI and technology adoption across Claims. In this newly created role, you’ll define and deliver the strategy that builds confidence, capability and engagement with data, helping colleagues embrace new ways of working and unlocking lasting business value. 

This is a unique opportunity to establish and evolve a high-profile role, working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across Claims to create a culture where data-driven thinking, innovation and continuous improvement become part of everyday practice. 

Location: This role is based in one of our offices in London, Guilford or Milton Keynes. Please note that this is a hybrid working role with the expectation to attend the office 2-3 days per week.

Salary Information

Pay: Circa £55.000 per year.

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

• Define, deliver and embed the Claims data culture strategy. 

• Drive behavioural change initiatives that encourage data-driven decision making. 

• Create an environment where data, AI and technology are trusted, understood and confidently used. 

• Partner with business leaders, Learning & Development, Data Stewards and Operational Data Improvement Managers to embed lasting adoption of data initiatives. 

• Identify barriers to adoption and implement solutions that improve engagement and capability. 

• Shape the Claims approach to data literacy and technology confidence. 

• Influence learning priorities by identifying capability gaps and future skills requirements. 

• Create opportunities for colleagues to solve business challenges using data, technology and process improvement. 

• Promote innovation, experimentation and continuous improvement across the Claims function. 

• Develop engaging communications and storytelling that bring complex data and AI concepts to life. 

• Build visibility, momentum and sponsorship for change across all levels of the organisation. 

• Establish and lead a network of Data Champions to support local engagement and adoption. 

• Facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration and best practice across the Claims community. 

• Support the adoption of data governance, data quality and accountability practices. 

• Act as the bridge between data capability teams and operational colleagues to ensure technology investments deliver meaningful outcomes. 

Essential Skills

• Experience leading large-scale change, culture transformation or organisational development initiatives. 

• Ability to influence, engage and bring stakeholders together across all levels of an organisation. 

• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts. 

• Experience developing capability-building, engagement or behavioural change strategies. 

• Strong understanding of data, analytics, AI and technology concepts. 

• Ability to translate technical topics into practical operational outcomes. 

• Experience working within insurance, financial services or another complex operational environment. 

• Experience building momentum and delivering outcomes within a newly established role or function. 

• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration and facilitation skills. 

• Ability to create measurable adoption and engagement strategies that deliver business value. 

We support the government scheme “Access to Work” please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.

Desirable Skills

• Coaching, facilitation or organisational development qualification. 

• Experience supporting AI adoption, digital transformation or technology-enabled change programmes. 

• Experience building and leading Champion networks, communities of practice or engagement forums. 

• Understanding of data governance, data quality and data stewardship principles. 

• Experience working alongside learning and development functions to improve capability outcomes. 

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and change frameworks. 

• Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage. 

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust 

At Allianz, we are committed to fostering building an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates and offer tailored adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, whether that’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, flexible working arrangements, mentoring or coaching. We want to encourage candidates to speak with us about any adjustments they may need. We’re here to support you.

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and meet the essential criteria, you can choose to be considered through our Offer an Interview Scheme.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for any assistance with during the recruitment process including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk 

For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Aoife Magee

Closing date 27/08/2026

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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