Client Director

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.

As a Client Director in our Public Sector Team, you’ll manage a portfolio of clients, build strong relationships, and deliver tailored insurance solutions that stand up to scrutiny. You’ll also play a key role in winning new business and driving sustainable growth. This is a home-based role, working closely with colleagues in Swindon and Birmingham, with travel to client sites as needed.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser who understands their risks and delivers practical solutions.
• Retain and grow your portfolio by developing clear strategies, building strong stakeholder relationships, and identifying new opportunities.
• Collaborate with Client Advisers and Broking teams to ensure seamless service delivery and timely renewals.
• Support public sector clients in navigating governance and procurement frameworks, ensuring compliance and clear reporting.
• Contribute to new business efforts by preparing tenders, presentations, and proposals that win clients’ trust.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the role:

• A solid understanding of the general insurance market, products, and services.
• Experience in a client-facing insurance role, such as Account Executive or Insurance Manager.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent planning, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on delivering clear and practical advice.
• A self-motivated approach and the ability to inspire and lead others.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualifications (Cert CII, Dip CII, or Advanced Dip CII).
• Experience working with public sector clients.
• A strong network within the insurance industry.

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.
• 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.

We value inclusion and diversity.