Insurance Branch Director

The Ardonagh Group

Sleaford

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Quarrington seeks an Insurance Branch Director to oversee operations, drive growth, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience within the insurance sector, a proven record of delivering financial targets, and strong strategic skills. You will manage P&L, inspire your team, and foster a culture of excellence and diversity.

Qualifications

Proven track record of leading teams to deliver revenue targets in a regulated environment.
Extensive experience in insurance, particularly placement and insurer relationships.
Strong leadership across multi-site UK brokerage operations.

Responsibilities

Lead the branch to deliver financial targets aligned with regional and divisional strategy.
Drive new business, cross-sales, and retention through strategic planning.
Ensure robust systems and controls are in place to manage risk.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Compliance management

Financial governance

Job description

Overview

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As Branch Director, you will be the senior leader responsible for all aspects of branch operations, performance, and strategy. You’ll own the local P&L, drive growth through retention, cross-sales, and new client acquisition, and inspire your team to deliver outstanding results. This is a high-impact role where your leadership will shape the future of the branch and contribute to the success of the wider region.

Responsibilities

Trading and Growth: Lead the branch to deliver financial targets aligned with regional and divisional strategy
Trading and Growth: Drive new business, cross-sales, and retention through strategic planning and market insight
Trading and Growth: Collaborate with internal teams to optimise placement strategies and product offerings
Trading and Growth: Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and threats
Risk, Governance and Compliance: Ensure robust systems and controls are in place to manage risk and meet regulatory obligations
Risk, Governance and Compliance: Act as an FCA Certified person, upholding the highest standards of compliance and conduct
Risk, Governance and Compliance: Partner with compliance to escalate and mitigate risks effectively
Risk, Governance and Compliance: Champion Consumer Duty principles, ensuring clients are at the heart of every decision
Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships across the region, GI, and wider platform to support strategic delivery
Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Management: Maintain effective communication with colleagues, clients, insurers, and suppliers
Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Management: Lead change initiatives with clarity, fostering shared ownership and accountability
People and Leadership: Inspire and motivate the branch team, fostering collaboration across Claims and Operations
People and Leadership: Ensure regular business updates, training, and performance reviews are in place
People and Leadership: Support career development through personal development plans and succession planning
People and Leadership: Lead on recruitment, workforce planning, and retention to meet business needs
Financial Good Governance: Deliver agreed revenue and EBITDA targets while maintaining cost efficiency
Financial Good Governance: Embed commercial thinking and cost control across the branch
Financial Good Governance: Maintain a strong financial control framework, ensuring spend aligns with delegated authority
Culture and Behaviours: Champion the Ardonagh Advisory vision and values across the branch
Culture and Behaviours: Foster a high-performance culture within an inclusive and diverse environment
Culture and Behaviours: Role model positive behaviours and a proactive mindset, driving Growth through Excellence
Culture and Behaviours: Promote equality, inclusion, and diversity in all aspects of the branch’s work

Knowledge and Experience / Qualifications

Proven track record of leading teams to deliver revenue targets in a regulated environment
Extensive experience in insurance, particularly placement and insurer relationships
Strong leadership across multi-site UK brokerage operations
Demonstrable success in delivering top and bottom-line growth
Deep understanding of business processes, performance levers, and market dynamics
Experience managing client relationships and driving innovation
Significant experience managing P&L budgets and financial governance

Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received.

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited CVs from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have requested assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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