The CII
The CII is the premier professional organisation for those working in the Insurance and Financial Services industry. It is dedicated to promoting higher standards of competence and integrity through the provision of relevant qualifications for employees at all levels and across all sectors of the industry.
The CII’s broad portfolio of education and qualification services is continually expanding to meet the changing requirements of companies and individuals across the General Insurance and Financial Services community.
The CII with global operations in the Middle East, Asia, India and the growing faculties within the UK offers the opportunity to build a career in one of the most challenging and fast-moving business environments within the professional awarding body.
We have been accredited as an Investor in People (IiP) since 2003, achieving the IiP Gold Standard in 2011. We place a strong emphasis on the learning and development of our people. Everyone in our organisation is encouraged to develop a personal development plan with their manager as part of their performance and development review.
We are committed to open communication and one way this is maintained is through the Information and Consultation Forum. A working group made up of elected staff repsentatives from across the oganisation This is an important component of the CII’s strategy of employee engagement and information sharing.
Our secretariat function won the award for ‘Companies Secretary of the year’ in 2007 whilst our customer service function won the award for Service Provider of the Year in 2004. In 2007 our marketing function won an award for the ‘Best Integrated Campaign’ for the Talent Initiative programme by the Association of Graduate Recruiters.
We have an active Social Committee which helps to develop the sense of teamwork that we believe is important in ensuring our continued success.
Diversity & Equality of Opportunity
The CII’s vision to ‘protect the public by guiding the profession’ can only be achieved by recruiting the best possible people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
What does the CII mean by ‘equality’?
Equality - that all employees and job applicants have the opportunity to realise their full potential.
What does the CII mean by ‘diversity’?
Diversity - Is the range of visible and non-visible differences such as, but not limited to, sex, age, background, race, disability, personality and work style, which when added together create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued, where their talents are being fully utilised and in which the CII’s goals are met.
It is the policy of the CII to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (protected characteristics) whether they are a part-time worker, fixed term employee or are a member of a trade union.
The CII is committed to being an equal opportunities organisation with respect for differences and diversity. The CII seeks to ensure no person is victimised or harassed or bullied or subjected to discrimination and that all employees feel secure and content and that the workplace is free from intimidation.
At the Institute we:
- recognise that it is in the interests of our employees for diversity to be valued and equality embraced;
- value the diversity brought to our workforce by individuals, and believe that the CII will benefit from engaging employees from a variety of backgrounds;
- treat all employees and members with respect and dignity, and seek to provide a positive working environment free from discrimination, harassment or victimisation;
- seek to have a working environment based on positive relations between individuals;
- provide learning and on-going development for employees to support them in their work with members and in developing an inclusive organisation;
- consult with employees about their experience of our organisation and working environment and take action where improvements are necessary;
- ensure any material that we produce for employees is appropriate to their needs and reflects the diversity of the community we serve;
- want employees to share the commitment and to ensure that policies and procedures are put into practice for the benefit of all;
- are committed to keeping our policies, procedures and practices under regular review in accordance with legislative developments.
- The CII is an equal opportunities employer.
- The CII does not permit unlawful discrimination of any kind, against any person, including
- Unlawful discrimination is defined as ‘treating a person less favourably than others are, or would be, treated in the same or similar circumstances.’
- The CII does not permit unlawful harassment of any person which extends to former employees on the grounds of the categories listed above.
- Employees may request paid/unpaid time off in order to observe a religious festival. Time off may be granted where appropriate departmental cover has been arranged.
- Employees may request time during the working day for prayers.
Our offices
CII's head office is based in the City of London and is often referred to as the Aldermanbury building. Our Customer Service office is based in South Woodford and our Face to Face training suite is based at Fenchurch Street.
We also have offices in the Middle East, Singapore and India.
Current CII vacancies
If you would like to apply for any of the current vacancies please submit your CV with a covering letter to ukjobs@cii.co.uk.
