Motor Recoveries Technical Supervisor

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 24 April 2026

LOCATION

Bolton

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

Litigation Motor Recovery Claims Supervision Training Client Requirements KPIs Excel Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Motor Recoveries Technical Supervisor

The Motor Recoveries Technical Supervisor ensures the technical excellence of the Recoveries Litigation teams' work, aligning with the Recoveries Quality Framework and client expectations. Responsibilities include handling a caseload of litigated claims, improving best practices, supervising file handlers, developing technical expertise, and managing performance. The role is based in Bolton with hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

Handle a caseload of SCT litigated claims.
Work with the Technical Manager to continuously improve best practice.
Working in partnership with the team leaders, Technical Manager, BUD and DBUD, Growth & Sales ensure that client SLAs, KPIs and other requirements are embedded in the teams and hit.
Supervise file handlers in accordance with the relevant Competency framework and ensure that accurate technical development records are maintained.
To support and develop the technical expertise of the teams, including development of pre litigated handlers, handlers issuing claims and / or handling SCT files through supervision and processing handlers through the competency framework to enhance engagement and reduce attrition linked to development.
Actively mentor and coach these individuals with a view to extending their technical knowledge and expertise.
Identify any training requirements and to feedback to the Technical Manager.
Responsibility to develop all new starters to achieve their first financial authority within 6 months of them joining [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk].
Manage individual file handlers on a performance improvement plan when relating to technical issues.
Continuously review suitability of workflows/processes
Identify to the Technical Manager
Areas of risk and potential risk
Emerging trends / behaviours
Areas of avoidable litigation
Recommend to the Technical Manager strategies and actions to remove blockers and improve the quality of service and KPI performance that the teams deliver.
Communicate, co-ordinate and drive delivery of workflows/processes and strategies agreed with the Technical Manager, monitoring success and ensuring consistency of approach.
Support Technical Manager to influence, guide and lead Team Leaders to deliver improved quality and client care, opening doors for discussion on areas of continuous improvement, emerging trends, innovative solutions
Support Technical Manager with developing and delivering and ensuring onboarding training remains fit for purpose. Identify training needs, develop and deliver training as agreed with the Technical Manager.
Helping to identify and collate causes and trends from IRFs and drive towards a swift resolution.
Dealing with ad hoc referrals from the team and referring into the Technical Manager where necessary.
Consistently achieve against personal targets and objectives, set by the business unit director and tactical delivery director.
To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualified solicitor / CILEX with necessary practice rights (consideration will also be given to CILEX Lawyers)
Up to date and relevant experience of Motor Recovery claims either Defendant / Claimant (preferable).
Litigation experience is essential.
Previous experience of handling own caseload
A complete understanding of the claims process and delivery of client requirements including achieving KPIs.
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.
A strong desire to invest in and develop others is required.
Experience in supervising, training others and / or mentoring.
Preparation for and attendance at client review meetings will be required from time to time
Close liaison with other teams and key stakeholders will be part of the role.
Good working knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint advantageous
Presentation skills – to include delivery of training
Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required.
Confident with ability to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations.
Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met.
Work effectively within the [Employer hidden] Shared Values framework.