Account Handler

2 days ago

Lancing BN UW, United Kingdom The Scout Association Full time

Job Title: Account Handler

Location: Unity Insurance, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UW

Salary: £26,199 per year, Band C, Level 3

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

About the Role:

We're Unity Insurance, part of the Scouts, and we're passionate about helping charities, youth groups, and organisations like the Scouts and Guides protect what matters most.

We're a small, friendly team with a big heart — and we're looking for a positive, customer-focused Account Handler to join us. If you have experience in insurance and enjoy helping people, we would love to hear from you

What you'll do as an Account Handler:

  • Be the first point of contact for our clients
  • Provide quotes, advice, and ongoing support
  • Manage renewals, policy updates, and claims
  • Recommend additional products to help clients stay protected
  • Ensure all administration is accurate and completed on time
  • Deliver excellent customer service and help us grow our client base

What we're looking for as an Account Handler:

  • Experience in insurance and customer service
  • Understanding of youth organisations or small charities (desirable)
  • Good knowledge of insurance principles and FCA guidelines
  • Confident using computers and insurance systems
  • Working towards or holding insurance qualifications (desirable)
  • A genuine passion for helping others

Why join us?

  • At Unity, your work makes a real difference. You'll be supporting the amazing organisations that help young people gain skills for life — and you'll do it alongside a welcoming, supportive team.
  • We also offer great training, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to get involved in volunteering and projects that matter
Benefits

We're proud to be an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations nationwide.

  • 28 days' holiday, rising to 32 days after 2 years' service, plus extra days at Christmas
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid options
  • Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department
  • Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
  • Family-friendly employer with generous family leave
  • Learning and development opportunities via our internal learning hub

For a full list of our benefits click here.

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Thursday 15th January 2026

Interviews will be on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

We reserve the right to close this role early. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

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