Manager, Insurance Transformation

Gate One is a business and digital transformation consultancy working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with clients to design and deliver some of the world’s most complex and meaningful change programmes. As a premium challenger consultancy – entrepreneurial, creative and values‑driven – and part of the Havas network, we combine strategic clarity, transformation expertise and creative capability to help organisations deliver lasting impact.

Financial Services & Insurance is a core and growing sector for us. We work extensively with clients across the London insurance markets, supporting organisations through large‑scale transformation programmes spanning operating model change, digital and technology transformation, data, regulation, and people‑led change.

As demand for our insurance work continues to grow, we are looking to appoint a Manager with strong insurance sector credibility to lead complex engagements, build trusted client relationships and play a key role in shaping the future of our FS & Insurance offering.

Gate One offers flexible working and is open to a range of working patterns, including part‑time (e.g., 4 days per week), depending on client needs and role requirements.

The opportunity

As a Manager at Gate One, you will lead high‑value transformation programmes for insurance clients, taking responsibility for delivery, team leadership and client outcomes. You will operate as a senior day‑to‑day leader on engagements - shaping work, guiding clients through complexity, and ensuring high standards of delivery.

You will also contribute to account growth and business development, support the development of our insurance propositions, and play an active role in building the culture and capability of the firm. This role is well‑suited to someone who has developed strong insurance expertise within consulting and is ready to step into broader leadership and commercial responsibility.

You will:

• Lead complex FS & Insurance engagements
• Scope, lead and deliver complex transformation programmes for insurance clients, with accountability for outcomes, quality and team performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, bringing sector insight, structure and confidence to complex challenges.
• Lead blended Gate One and client teams, creating clarity, momentum and delivery excellence - and supporting others to perform at their best.
• Grow accounts and contribute to business development.
• Contribute to the growth of key insurance accounts through relationship‑driven business development.
• Support and lead elements of bids, proposals and client development activity, working closely with Principals and Client Directors.
• Apply your insurance expertise to help shape compelling propositions and identify new opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Build the business and develop others.
• Coach, mentor and develop consultants within project teams, supporting performance management and progression.
• Contribute to the development of our community through capability building, internal initiatives and thought leadership.
• Play an active role in recruitment and internal firm‑building activities, role‑modelling Gate One’s values in everything you do.

Who we are looking for

You must have strong experience working within a management consulting environment, with a demonstrable track record of delivering transformation work for insurance clients. You will also bring:

• Credible insurance sector experience, ideally within the London insurance markets, with exposure to insurers, MGAs, brokers or market participants.
• Around 6–10 years’ consulting experience, with increasing responsibility for leading workstreams, engagements or programmes.
• Experience leading and coaching teams of consultants, including managing client resources.
• A strong foundation in transformation delivery, which may include digital and technology, operating model change, regulation, data, or people‑led change.
• Experience contributing to account growth and business development, such as supporting or leading client meetings, proposals and bids.
• Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust quickly with senior stakeholders.
• A desire to grow as a leader at Gate One, contributing to our culture, values and long‑term growth ambitions.

Inclusion & accessibility

Gate One is committed to an inclusive hiring process. All applications will be given fair consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith, or social background. We welcome individuals from all educational backgrounds to apply. We encourage applications from underrepresented and minority groups and can provide reasonable adjustments where needed to ensure a fair and accessible process.

Right to work: Candidates must hold the legal right to work in the UK and meet the experience requirements outlined above.