Head of Schemes: Strategic Growth & Leadership

Stride Resource Management Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Stride Resource Management Ltd. is seeking a senior schemes leader to take ownership of a meaningful book and oversee an established team. The role offers strategic freedom to shape direction, invest in growth, and strengthen partnerships with underwriting and distribution.

You will steer performance, set appetite, and drive sustainable profitability while collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business. This is a UK-based senior leadership opportunity with meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in schemes or delegated authority environments.
• Experience leading a portfolio with commercial accountability.
• Ability to shape strategy and growth in partnership with underwriting and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and commercial performance of a significant schemes portfolio.
• Develop and guide an established team.
• Review existing schemes and partnerships to identify profitable growth opportunities.
• Develop new relationships and propositions with strong strategic fit.
• Collaborate with underwriting, distribution, and other functions to keep the proposition competitive and disciplined.
• Own portfolio performance, partner relationships, and long-term development plans.
• Shape the broader direction of the schemes business as it grows.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Commercial judgment

Relationship building

Job description

Stride Resource Management Ltd. is seeking a senior schemes leader to take ownership of a meaningful book and oversee an established team. The role offers strategic freedom to shape direction, invest in growth, and strengthen partnerships with underwriting and distribution.

You will steer performance, set appetite, and drive sustainable profitability while collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business. This is a UK-based senior leadership opportunity with meaningful impact.