If you have already built a reputation as a strong insurance leader but know you are capable of operating on a bigger stage, this will stand out. You will take charge of a major Leeds based broking operation with a substantial existing portfolio, an established team and the kind of autonomy that is increasingly hard to find in senior roles.
What makes this especially attractive is the balance. You won’t be asked to start from scratch, but you won’t be forced into running the office by committee either.
You will have the backing, investment, specialist support and insurer relationships of a sizeable broking group behind you, but you will still have the freedom to think, decide and lead properly at local level. That combination of local authority and wider platform is central to how the wider business positions itself.
The opportunity
- This is a genuine Managing Director role for someone who wants ownership on a bigger canvas. You will lead one of the group’s most significant operations in the region, with responsibility for its people, performance, client relationships and long-term direction.
- The office already has real scale and a solid base to build from. The opportunity now is to bring clear leadership, sharpen the proposition, build momentum and make sure the business continues to grow in the right way. This will suit someone who wants substance rather than title alone.
What the role looks like
- You will lead the office strategically and commercially, setting the tone internally and being the senior market facing figure externally.
- That means working closely with insurance clients, prospects, insurers and introducers, while also making sure the team is aligned, motivated and performing well.
- You will have room to shape the future of the business. There is infrastructure around you, there are specialist capabilities to draw on, and there is investment available, but you will be trusted to make decisions and drive the office forward rather than simply maintain the status quo.
Responsibilities
- Taking overall responsibility for the leadership and performance of a substantial Leeds office.
- Setting the local strategy and driving the next stage of growth.
- Leading, developing and motivating an established team.
- Building on an existing book of commercial and mid-market insurance business while identifying and converting further opportunities.
- Acting as the senior client and insurer facing figure for the office.
- Working with the wider group to make the most of specialist support, investment and platform strength.
- Bringing commercial discipline, energy and direction without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Identifying where the office can grow, improve and strengthen its proposition over time.
Who this could suit
- An existing branch leader or Managing Director who wants more autonomy and a stronger platform.
- A sales leader who is ready for broader business leadership responsibility.
- A senior Account Executive who can show the leadership presence, commercial judgement and ambition to step up.
- Someone who is comfortable leading people, making decisions and being accountable for performance.
- An insurance professional who wants to take on a business with real scale rather than build from zero.
- A leader who values independence and ownership, but still wants the backing of a larger group.
The business
- This sits within a well backed UK insurance broking group with national scale, specialist capability and a clear track record of investing in growth.
- Its broader proposition is built around strong insurer relationships, local decision making and experienced people who know how to look after clients properly, which gives the right leader plenty to work with without taking away their ability to lead locally.
Package and benefits
- Senior basic salary.
- Bonus on top.
- A highly attractive LTIP, with details available in discussion.
- Real autonomy to lead and grow a major office.
- The support, backing and investment of a substantial wider group.
- A rare chance to shape the future of a significant insurance broking operation in Leeds.
The next step
If you want a leadership role where you will be trusted to think for yourself, make decisions and drive a substantial business forward, this is worth a confidential conversation.
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