Head of Office

1 month ago


Bristol UK, South West England, United Kingdom Cavendish Maine Full time

Our client is looking for a dynamic insurance management professional to lead their Commercial/Corporate team in Bristol. This is a hybrid role, and would require office presence at least three days per week.


This high-impact position offers exciting career growth for an experienced, driven, insurance leader.


Responsibilities Include:

  • Deliver strong, visionary leadership to the Bristol office’s Commercial & Corporate client account teams.
  • Design and drive a business plan aimed at achieving targeted revenue, aligned with growth goals.
  • Create an environment that supports team members in meeting individual and group objectives, with a focus on increasing recurring revenue streams.
  • Regularly update the Regional Director on progress toward strategic and operational objectives.
  • Monitor team performance against targets, providing coaching and feedback to support individual achievements.
  • Ensure services meet FCA regulatory standards, with training and oversight for full compliance.
  • Build and maintain a network of clients, prospects, key influencers, and insurer contacts in the local business community.
  • Manage a portfolio of major client accounts, acting as Client Director.
  • Contribute to the regional leadership team, championing best practices and strategic insights.


Skills and Experience Required:

  • Proven record of success in a Commercial and/or Middle Market leadership role, with a strong track record of individual and team results.
  • Confident decision-maker with strong personal influence and the ability to work independently.
  • Deep understanding of strategic and consultative sales approaches, with refined questioning techniques.
  • Strong motivational skills, fostering an environment that maximizes team performance and collaboration.
  • Full P&L budget accountability, demonstrating sound business and financial insight.
  • Extensive experience in Commercial and/or Middle Market client retention and new client acquisition.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools is beneficial.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • ACII qualification (or equivalent) is advantageous but not essential.


Why Join?

Our client offers the support to help you reach your potential through ongoing professional development, engaging work, and leadership that invests in your success. Their inclusive culture allows you to collaborate with talented peers to create innovative solutions and positively impact clients, colleagues, and communities. Their scale provides various career paths and benefits designed to enhance your well-being.


Contact: Stephen Mallaband

Reference: SM/87090


Candidate care:


By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application.


If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.


Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise.


In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.


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