Were hiring for a driven and experienced Operations Manager to join a high-growth, independently owned commercial insurance brokerage in Harrogate.
This business is going through a major growth phase scaling from 30 to 60+ employees within the next 1218 months and needs a confident operational leader to drive structure, performance, and delivery as they grow.
Youll be a key member of the leadership team, working directly with directors and department heads to build out the next phase of operational excellence. If youre used to running a brokerage and thrive in fast-paced, ambitious environments this role will give you the autonomy, scope, and influence youre looking for.
This is not a back-office management role its strategic, people-focused, and pivotal to the business.
Lead and develop operational functions across broking, client servicing, compliance, and support
Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and service delivery
Work closely with leadership to execute business strategy and scale operations sustainably
Lead change management projects as the company grows people, systems, and workflow
Monitor and improve compliance, FCA standards, audit readiness, and internal QA
Support performance frameworks, training, and development across teams
Champion a high-performance, team-first culture that supports growth and retention
Ensure systems, data, and reporting infrastructure evolve with the business
5+ years of experience in an operational leadership role within an insurance brokerage
Commercial insurance knowledge with a solid grasp of broking workflows and service expectations
Strong understanding of FCA compliance, reporting, and audit requirements
Experience leading operational change in a growing or evolving business
A natural people leader strong coaching, communication, and influence skills
Confident navigating between day-to-day delivery and long-term strategic planning
Calm under pressure, highly organised, and solutions-focused
Join a serious, forward-thinking brokerage with a strong market reputation and a clear plan for growth
Direct input into strategic decisions and operational direction
Work with an ambitious, supportive leadership team that values people and performance
Hybrid working, a dynamic environment, and room to grow as the business expands
My client is a top-quartile payer packages here reflect the level of responsibility and impact
If youre an experienced insurance operations leader looking for a role where you can build, lead, and influence at scale this opportunity will give you the platform to do just that.
Interested in hearing more? Lets arrange a confidential chat.