Pricing Senior DeveloperLeading a specialist team responsible for the design, development and deployment of pricing algorithmsDeveloping people, improving ways of working and strengthening collaboration across Pricing and the wider business while using your expertise to contribute to NFU Mutual’s largest transformation programme.80% hybrid working out of our Stratford Upon Avon officeAbout the roleWorking in Pricing at NFU Mutual feels genuinely different. With a clear focus on customers rather than shareholders, the team’s work has real impact, supporting local communities, protecting livelihoods, and helping our UK wide Agency Network deliver exceptional service. Our Pricing team is central to how we support our customers, and its role is becoming even more crucial. You’ll be responsible for the design and development of algorithms to support pricing strategy and the subsequent deployment to ‘live’ production environments to ensure the business meets its financial targets. You’ll also benefit from early and increasing involvement in innovative projects. And with access to senior management and leadership teams, there will be ample scope and plenty of opportunity for you to make your mark.We are looking for a Pricing Development Manager to join the heart of NFU Mutual’s pricing function, leading an agile squad responsible for building and deploying pricing algorithms. This role combines technical expertise with coaching, stakeholder engagement across the business, and project delivery responsibilities. You will support the team in delivering high-quality pricing solutions while building capability across colleagues. With a strong emphasis on leadership, coordination and quality assurance, you’ll oversee the end-to-end delivery of pricing algorithm designs. You’ll manage a small team of specialists, setting direction, prioritising work and ensuring outputs meet customer, business and regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the design and implementation of pricing algorithms for deployment into live rating environmentsLead, motivate and develop a team of direct reports, creating an engaged and high-performing working environmentReview and assure code produced by the team to ensure accuracy, stability and suitability for live customer ratingControl the quality of team output through proportionate testing, protecting live pricing systems from errorsPlan, delegate and manage day-to-day workflow to ensure timely and high-quality deliveryManage the team’s contribution across Underwriting and Pricing teams, including planning, delivery, issue resolution and post-deployment supportLiaise with stakeholders across Pricing, Underwriting, IT, Sales and Agency to coordinate delivery and share informationRepresent the Design & Deployment team in meetings and deputise for the Design & Deployment Manager when requiredUndertake and oversee Radar coding activity where necessary to support delivery of robust pricing solutionsContribute to governance, audit and assurance activities as requiredKeep up to date with industry trends and technology developments to drive continuous improvement in tools, processes and methodologies About youYou will also have:EssentialExperience leading or coordinating technical teams in a development, pricing or analytical environmentSolid understanding of pricing algorithm development and deployment conceptsExperience reviewing technical work to assure quality and readiness for productionStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and delivery timelinesConfident communicator able to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersProven ability to motivate, develop and support team membersDesirableExperience coding in RADAR and/or another procedural programming languageInsurance or financial services experienceKnowledge of software development practices and testing approachesExperience of workflow management, task allocation and delivery planningBasic SQL or data interrogation experienceDegree in IT, Computer Science or a numerical disciplineExposure to governance, audit or control environmentsAt NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees. We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.Benefits and RewardsWhen you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including: Salary Up to £70,000Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary) Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading schemeA Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilitiesAccess to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets£20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&CsHealth and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and moreAccess to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insuranceEmployee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each yearUnlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus schemeLife Assurance cover of 4 x salaryEmployee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies. Salary sacrifice employee car scheme - subject to eligibility Working at NFU MutualWe’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services organisations, and for over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us, so we’re proud to be recognised as “a great place to work”.Our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction, but it also marked us as the first UK based company to earn a Gallup Exceptional Workplace award for ten consecutive years. We’ve also been consistently recognised by Glassdoor. We appeared in the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK list in 2023, 2024 and 2026 — and in 2026, we were the highest ranked insurance business in the UK, highlighting our strong employee experience and the positive feedback our people share on the platform.Additionally, we were named in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of “Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK”, and we’ve been certified as a UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.We offer a supportive and empowering culture where people are inspired to perform, given opportunities to grow, and recognised and rewarded for their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable—so we’re successful now and in the future.
