Distribution Manager - Home Based

Primarily remote with regular visits to our Halifax office.

Join Cova Insurance, an award-winning place to work. At Cova Insurance, we're here to protect what matters most from homes and vehicles to businesses and livelihoods. What truly sets us apart is our people and culture.

We're proud to have been recognised as the Best Place to Work at the Modern Claims Awards 2026, a reflection of our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment where everyone can thrive.

We have an exciting opportunity to join us at Cova Insurance, where you'll be part of an inclusive and supportive organisation that puts people first, both our customers and our colleagues. At Cova, we know there's no one size fits all way of working. We actively support flexible hours, part-time options and different working patterns, and we encourage open conversations about what works best for you and your life.

The Team - Our Personal Lines Distribution team is responsible for developing business, turning opportunities into reality and maintaining relationships with brokers and intermediary partners across a range of Personal Lines products. Working collaboratively across the business, the team identifies and drives business plan goals to deliver growth and provides great outcomes.

What you can expect in this role:

• You'll be responsible for developing and managing broker and intermediary business plans.
• You'll identify and drive delivery of new opportunities to support the growth of our Personal Lines business, presenting business cases for approval.
• You'll work closely with our brokers and colleagues across the business to deliver partnership and growth plans.
• You'll provide valuable market insight and help shape future opportunities.
• You'll represent Cova within the market and help build our brand and reputation.

What you might bring:

• Experience in insurance sales, business development, distribution, account management or broker relationship management.
• Experience developing and maintaining successful business plans with brokers, intermediaries or strategic business partners.
• Knowledge of the insurance market, whether gained within Personal Lines, Commercial Lines or intermediary businesses.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities that support profitable growth.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and working across different areas of a business to achieve shared goals.
• Communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility internally and externally.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and a focus on delivering positive outcomes for customers, partners and colleagues.

Not sure you tick every box? That's okay. We recognise that great candidates bring different experiences and perspectives. This role requires previous experience in relationship management, business development, sales or broker engagement, and we're looking for someone who can quickly establish themselves within the role.

Our Values: Our values are at the heart of everything we do and are one of the reasons we're recognised as an award-winning place to work:

• Standing Shoulder to Shoulder: We care, listen and support.
• Make it Happen: We act with integrity.
• Understand you: Collaboration drives success.
• Change the Game: We invest in growth.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Flexibility That Works for You: Home-based working with flexibility to support broker and partner engagement. A genuine approach to work-life balance.

Why join Cova? Because we believe great work happens when people are trusted, supported and able to work in ways that suit their lives.

• Reward that reflects your contribution: annual pay review plus performance-related bonus.
• Time to switch off and recharge: 25-27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell annual leave.
• Investing in your future: a generous pension with 7.5% employer contribution as standard, which can be matched up to 12% with your input.
• Grow with us: access to training, professional qualifications and apprenticeships to support your development at every stage of your career.
• A culture where you belong: employee-led communities, inclusive networks and meaningful DEI action, not just words.
• Your wellbeing matters: private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks and ongoing wellbeing initiatives.
• Support beyond work: mental and financial wellbeing support through our dedicated Wellbeing group.
• Everyday perks that add up: electric car scheme, gym discounts, Cycle to Work and retail savings via Perkpal and plenty more to support you inside and outside of work.

Ready to apply? If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our Recruitment Team.

Applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Maintaining high standards of conduct and behaviour is a core requirement of this role. The role holder is expected to promote a respectful, inclusive and professional working environment and take reasonable steps to prevent, identify and respond appropriately to non-financial misconduct, including bullying, harassment, discrimination, victimisation and other inappropriate behaviour. Concerns must be addressed and escalated in accordance with Cova's policies and procedures.

Salary: £65,000pa + Car Allowance. Working hours: 36.25.