Branch Director

Ardonagh; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Branch Director in Lincoln to lead branch performance and drive growth. The ideal candidate should have proven leadership experience with a strong strategic mindset, overseeing trading, risk management, and people development. Excellent communication skills are essential to foster relationships across stakeholders. This role is pivotal in championing the firm's inclusive culture and achieving financial targets.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a senior commercial or insurance role.
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership driving branch regional strategy.
• Oversee branch trading and market trends.
• Ensure compliance with risk management and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Branch Director to lead our Lincoln branch and drive its continued success.

As the senior leader at branch level, the Branch Director will have overall accountability for all aspects of branch performance, including delivery of the local P&L, growth through retention, cross-sales, and new business, and ensuring the team is equipped to deliver exceptional results. This is a pivotal leadership role, setting the tone for performance, behaviour, and culture across the branch.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, effective leadership of the branch, driving and implementing regional strategy
• Oversee all aspects of branch trading, identifying opportunities, challenges, and market trends
• Deliver the best customer outcomes in line with Consumer Duty requirements
• Lead risk management and quality assurance, ensuring compliance and effective monitoring
• Collaborate with the Regional Director to remove barriers to growth and share best practices
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement through meaningful MI

Key Accountabilities

Trading & Growth

• Own and deliver all financial performance across the branch
• Contribute to regional development plans and placement strategies
• Promote cross-selling and support the ‘Untold is Unsold’ initiative
• Ensure product and proposition suitability in line with market trends
• Work with local teams to execute strategic business plans

Risk, Governance & Compliance

• Maintain systems and controls to manage risk and meet regulatory obligations
• Ensure employee conduct and competency aligns with FCA and company standards
• Act as an FCA Certified person and uphold Consumer Duty principles

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships across the region and wider platform
• Maintain effective communication with clients, insurers, and suppliers
• Lead change initiatives and foster shared ownership of outcomes

People Leadership

• Inspire and motivate the branch team to deliver strategic goals
• Support career development through training, coaching, and succession planning
• Ensure timely and high-quality people management practices
• Drive recruitment, retention, and workforce planning

Financial Governance

• Deliver agreed revenue and EBITDA targets
• Embed cost efficiency and commercial thinking across the branch
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure spend aligns with DAF

Culture & Behaviours

• Champion the Ardonagh Advisory vision and values
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture
• Role model positive behaviours and a growth mindset
• Promote collaboration and equality across all aspects of work

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in a senior commercial or insurance role
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Deep understanding of risk, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
• A passion for developing people and driving performance

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