Ancillary Trading and Performance Manager

Overview

Ageas UK are looking for an Ancillary Trading and Performance Manager to take the lead in shaping the performance and growth of a critical revenue stream across our well-known brands. In this exciting and highly visible role, you’ll own the end-to-end trading performance of ancillary products, using data-driven insight and commercial expertise to unlock new opportunities, optimise pricing and propositions, and enhance customer journeys. You’ll play a key part in balancing strong financial delivery with a commitment to fair, customer-focused outcomes. Working at the heart of our Direct business, you’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders across Finance, Pricing, Marketing and Underwriting to influence strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement. From leading forecasting and performance analysis to identifying emerging trends and opportunities, you’ll act as the go-to expert for ancillary performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, combining analytical thinking, commercial acumen and innovation to help shape the future success of Ageas UK.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the trading performance of ancillary products, premium finance and other income streams to deliver sustainable growth and maximise value.
• Produce clear, insight-led management information and performance reporting to support effective commercial decision making.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting and month-end analysis, providing accurate performance commentary and identifying key drivers and trends.
• Identify opportunities to optimise pricing, products and customer journeys, enhancing both commercial outcomes and customer experience.
• Monitor market and competitor activity, delivering benchmarking and insight to inform trading strategies and future opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Finance, Pricing, Marketing and Underwriting to drive continuous improvement and influence strategic initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven commercial experience with ownership or strong exposure to a P&L, with the ability to drive performance and deliver against financial targets.
• Experience in a product-focused role, with a strong understanding of product lifecycle management and optimisation within a commercial environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in product trading optimisation, using data and insight to improve performance, pricing and customer outcomes.
• Background in General Insurance or a similar commercial sector, with a solid understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight.
• Previous line management or leadership experience is preferred, with the ability to influence, coach and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Flexible Working: Smart Working at Ageas gives employees flexibility around location (within the UK) and, for many roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments.
• Minimum of 35 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) with the option to buy and sell days.
• Health & Wellbeing: Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health Support, Well Being Activities.
• Wealth: 50% off Esure and Sheila’s Wheels motor and home insurance, Annual Bonus Schemes, Salary Reviews, Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.
• Workplace Well-being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more.
• Family Support: Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non-pregnant parent/co-adopter entitlement of 8 weeks at full pay.
• Other: Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover, tech deals, transport benefits and more.

About Ageas

We are one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK. Our people help Ageas to be a thriving, creative and innovative place to work. We show this in the service we provide to over four million customers. As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. We’re a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, member of iCAN and GAIN. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive and will provide support and adjustments throughout recruitment if needed. We also guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We have a zero-tolerance approach towards any form of harassment during the recruitment process. Most roles across Ageas allow flexible working and arrangements, including full-time, part-time or job share.