Head of Telematics

Somerset Bridge Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Bristol is seeking a Head of Telematics to lead the strategic direction and commercial performance of their telematics portfolio. This role encompasses product innovation, data-driven decision-making, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the telematics industry. Benefits include hybrid working, enhanced annual leave, and professional perks.

Benefits

Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days from home

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer

Healthcare Cash Plan

100’s of exclusive retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen, proven ability to develop and deliver commercial plans.
• Strong knowledge of the telematics insurance industry and its developments.
• Proven experience in managing a product across its lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the commercial performance of the telematics portfolio.
• Lead product innovation and development across telematics proposition.
• Manage supplier relations with telematics technology provider.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Strong knowledge of the telematics insurance industry

Experience managing a product across its lifecycle

Knowledge of statistical methods

Ability to interpret large volumes of data

Job description

Head of Telematics

Application Deadline: 23 January 2026

Department: [SBISL] Telematics

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bristol

Description

The Head of Telematics is responsible for leading the strategic direction, commercial performance, product innovation and continual evolution of the company’s motor telematics portfolio. This role shapes how telematics data, technology, and behavioural insights are leveraged to enhance underwriting accuracy, reduce claims costs, and deliver superior customer outcomes.

What you'll be responsible for:

Commercial Performance and Strategy

• Own and deliver the commercial performance of the telematics portfolio, monitoring key performance metrics and taking initiatives to ensure profitable growth
• Define and execute the telematics strategy, translating it into a clear delivery plan for the team
• Identify and capitalise on market trends, emerging technologies and competitor activity to inform proposition development
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of analysts

Product Innovation

• Lead product innovation and development across telematics proposition, leveraging technology, analytics and customer insight to drive competitive advantage and improved customer outcomes
• Drive data-led decision making using behavioural insights, risk analytics and pricing models to optimise underwriting performance

Stakeholder Management

• Manage key supplier relations with telematics technology provider, ensuring value delivery, service quality and strategic alignment
• Represent the telematics function internally and externally, influencing wider business strategy
• Collaborate with SMEs from other business areas to ensure delivery of end-to-end telematics product benefits and services

Governance

• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate business risks encountered in the telematics portfolio
• Ensure robust governance and compliance frameworks are embedded across all telematics activities, with clear oversight, controls, and regular reporting to senior leadership.

What you'll need:

• Strong commercial acumen, proven ability to develop and deliver commercial plans
• Strong knowledge of the telematics insurance industry and it’s developments
• Proven experience in managing a product across its lifecycle, and ability to work cross-functionally with operational teams
• Knowledge of different statistical methods, their strengths and limitations (including ML techniques) and their application in the insurance industry
• Ability to interrogate and interpret large volumes of data, use modern data platforms, and communicate with impact

Our Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
• Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
• Flexi-time
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
• Electric vehicle – salary sacrifice scheme
• 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts
• Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
• Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
• Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
• Life Assurance - 4 times your salary
• 25% Car Insurance Discount
• 20% Travel Insurance Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Community support day