Property Recovery Operations Manager

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose.

Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here.

We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers—people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence.

Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Join Strata Solicitors as a Recovery Operations Manager, where you will be responsible for the successful delivery and performance of our Property Recovery function. Leading a team of Recovery Specialists, you will ensure excellent customer outcomes, strong ope rational performance and high service standards, while maintaining responsibility for your own caseload of complex and high-value recovery claims.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive continuous improvement, support client relationships, monitor financial and operational performance, and contribute to the ongoing development and growth of the department. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical recovery professional who enjoys combining hands‑on case management with people leadership and operational oversight.

• Leading, coaching and developing a team, creating a high‑performing and customer‑focused culture.
• Managing operational performance against agreed service levels, KPIs, financial targets and quality standards.
• Maintaining responsibility for your own caseload of complex, high‑value and litigated property recovery claims.
• Acting as a technical referral point, providing guidance and oversight on complex recovery matters.
• Overseeing the successful handling of litigated and non‑litigated property recovery claims across the wider team.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, insurers, solicitors, counsel and other key stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, governance and customer outcomes.
• Supporting business growth, client retention and service development initiatives through excellent service delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Producing management information, analysing performance trends and contributing to departmental strategy and continuous improvement.

• Experience with in property recovery, subrogated recoveries, claims, insurance, legal services or a related field.
• Previous people management or team leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of the recovery process and claims lifecycle.
• Experience managing complex, high‑value or litigated matters.
• Commercial awareness and a client‑focused approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and team development.

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself.

For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well‑being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people‑first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full‑time, if you’re in a job‑share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)