Overview
At Gallagher, we believe that every business challenge is an opportunity to do something exceptional and nowhere is that truer than in our Northern Ireland branch. With a strong, successful foundation already in place, we’re seeking a forward-thinking Managing Director to lead the next stage of growth across our commercial and corporate cross-class offering. This is a high-impact, strategic role that blends entrepreneurial leadership with operational excellence. You’ll drive branch performance, build on an exceptional team culture, and elevate our client proposition across a diverse portfolio of mid-market and corporate clients. Gallagher stands as a global leader in insurance and risk management. We empower businesses to embrace their future with assurance, thanks to visionary leaders like you. If you're prepared to advance into a senior leadership position where your ambition can flourish, we’d love to hear from you. How you'll make an impact Lead with Vision: Lead the Northern Ireland branch with full P&L responsibility, setting and delivering on growth objectives aligned with national strategy. Expand Our Reach: Deepen our presence in the local market by identifying new opportunities across property, casualty, financial lines, motor, cyber, and specialty risks. Champion Client Success: Strengthen existing client relationships and win new business by championing Gallagher’s consultative, solutions-led approach. Empower Your Branch: Develop and empower a talented, collaborative branch - supporting their development, building succession, and celebrating success. Drive Excellence: Ensure operational discipline and uphold best-in-class standards across compliance, client service, and placement strategy. Be Our Ambassador: Act as a regional ambassador for the Gallagher brand - trusted, ethical, and always putting the client first. About You Proven Leadership: A proven track record of success in the insurance industry, ideally in senior leadership within a broker environment. Cross-Class Expertise: Strong understanding of cross-class commercial and corporate risks, with the ability to lead across multiple product lines. Inspire Trust: Confidence and credibility with clients, colleagues, and partners — you inspire trust and deliver value. Performance-Driven: P&L management experience and a data-driven mindset to drive performance. Value-Driven: A commitment to Gallagher’s values of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Client Service. Qualifications: ACII/FCII qualification (or working towards it) is desirable but not essential. Eligibility: Eligible to work in the UK. #LI-JJG Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…