Responsibilities

• Engage with business representatives to define and document product build requirements, review and analyse system specifications
• Collaborate with BSA/BSM to develop effective strategies and test plans. Attends and contributes to product design workshops
• Implement test cases (manual or automated) and analyse results
• Evaluate product code according to specifications
• Create test logs/scripts to document testing phases and defects
• Report bugs and errors to development teams
• First line of operational support to solve issues
• Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing
• Supports ongoing system enhancements, working very closely with their peers and IT colleagues, throughout the change lifecycle from initiation through to testing and implementation
• Provides input into project documentation including; product specifications, product matrix, risk and issues logs, change logs and status reporting
• Testing the infrastructure components and application testing
• There are more lines in the original description; those have been consolidated into the responsibilities above where appropriate.

Qualifications

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field or have proven analytical work experience
• Insurance knowledge/experience
• Strong numeracy and organisational skills including good time management, prioritising tasks, estimating activities and the ability to meet deadlines
• Able to multi-task and work independently or in a team
• Ability to document and solve errors
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical mind and problem-solving skills

Company & Benefits

It’s an exciting time to join Markel as our business grows. We have a new opportunity for a Business Systems Administrator to join our team (3 days in the office / 2 days from home), based in our Manchester office. The Business System Administrator role is based within the Markel Direct Change Team who are situated across both our Manchester & Leeds offices. The role is a key component of the Operations & Change team which supports strategic projects within the change roadmap, initiating, implementing change and process simplification and improvements, working with multi-functional teams across the Direct division and the wider business and with third party system providers. If you’re looking to develop your career within IT & Business Change working for a global insurance company then this may be the role for you!

Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries. We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further.

Manchester UK - 82 King St • Full time

Are you looking to develop your career within Business Change & IT? Do you have insurance experience? Help us support the delivery of strategic projects within our Direct team here at Markel. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit among our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special!

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

Benefits

• A great starting salary plus generous annual bonus & strong benefits package
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that. We welcome diverse backgrounds and life experiences and are open to flexible working patterns.