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Motor Fraud Technical Supervisor
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent
• Full Time
Location: Bolton
Description
This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team with the purpose of providing technical support and mentoring to our Counter Fraud file handlers. The Technical Supervisor will work directly with the Technical Manager, the Business Unit Director and our Lead Lawyers and will be responsible for the supervision, mentoring and coaching of individual Counter Fraud file handlers.
They will be responsible for supporting the handlers in delivering the best possible outcome for clients whilst also ensuring cases are progressed in a robust, strategic manner. The Technical Supervisor will be expected to drive best practice in file handling and to drive policies and strategies to support the technical progression of the file handler and help to achieve technical excellence within the Counter Fraud department.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise Counter Fraud file handlers in accordance with the relevant competency framework and ensure that accurate technical development records are maintained
Actively mentor and coach these individuals with a view to extending their technical knowledge and expertise
Assist with pre audit assessments of all files chosen for external client audits and internal audits for the unit
Identify any training requirements and to feedback to the appropriate Team Leader & the Technical Manager
Responsibility to develop all new starters to achieve their financial authority within the appropriate timescales
Identifying and escalating any opportunities for strategic litigation and any cases appropriate for complex consideration and referral
Coaching and mentoring Counter Fraud file handlers to ensure profitable practices are adopted
Manage individual file handlers on a performance improvement plan when relating to technical issues
Consistently achieve against personal targets and objectives as set by the Technical Manager and Business Unit Director
Handle a reduced caseload of non-delegated specialist claims (values of over £25,000)
To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct 2016
Adhere to the Keoghs Values
Working Hours
35 hours per week worked 9am and 5pm Mondays to Fridays inclusive with 1 hour for lunch.
The primary location for this role is our Parklands office, Bolton. We also have a presence in Birmingham and Liverpool.
We are agile workers with attendance at the office at least 1 day per week.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualified solicitor / CILEX with necessary practice rights (consideration will also be given to CILEX Lawyers)
Experienced in handling Defendant motor claims with experience in Counter Fraud
Previous experience of handling own caseload
Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and remain calm under pressure, whilst complying with deadlines
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions
Benefits
Davies Incentive Plan
25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
Simply Health Care Cash Plan
WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
Death in Service
Critical Illness Cover
PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Volunteering Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme*
Tech Scheme*
Season Ticket Loan*
Gym Flex*
Access to Online Discount Sites
Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
Discounts at local retail outlets
* after successfully completing probation