Neon Talent Solutions

Neon Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected international specialty insurer to recruit a Head of Business Development for the UK on a full time, permanent basis. Location: Outside of London - This role is focused on driving growth across the UK regional market, working alongside a dedicated London Market business development specialist. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation where you will play a key role in shaping UK distribution strategy, developing high-value broker and MGA partnerships, and influencing the future direction of the business across a number of specialty insurance lines. Working closely with senior underwriting and business leadership teams, you will be responsible for identifying and executing profitable growth opportunities, strengthening market presence, and building long-term strategic relationships across the UK insurance market. What's Available To You Salary: to 95,000 per annum + Uncapped Bonus (OTE 190,000) Car Allowance Location: Outside of London Car Allowance 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Life Insurance Company Pension Private Healthcare Income Protection Scheme (70%) Hybrid Working (3 Office days / 2 WFH days) Annual Profit Related Bonus (discretionary) What You'll Be Doing As Head of Business Development (UK) As Head of Business Development, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the UK growth strategy, identifying new business opportunities, strengthening existing distribution partnerships and building relationships with key decision-makers across brokers, MGAs and clients. You will work closely with underwriting teams to ensure opportunities align to risk appetite and profitability objectives, whilst acting as a key ambassador for the business within the UK insurance market. Developing and implementing a UK business development strategy aligned to long-term growth objectives Identifying and securing new broker, MGA and client opportunities across targeted markets and product lines Building and maintaining senior-level relationships across brokers, MGAs and industry partners Working collaboratively with underwriting teams to evaluate and develop new business opportunities Supporting the development of business cases, market propositions and growth initiatives Conducting market analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities and competitive threats Managing and developing a strategic pipeline of opportunities aligned to business priorities Representing the business at industry events, networking forums and market meetings Providing regular reporting and insight on pipeline activity, market developments and business performance Supporting the continued growth, visibility and reputation of the organisation within the UK market What You'll Bring You will be an experienced insurance market professional who combines strategic thinking with strong commercial instincts and an established network across the UK broker and MGA landscape. With a particular focus on the UK regional market, you will be comfortable operating at senior levels, influencing stakeholders, identifying opportunities and converting relationships into profitable business growth. Strong understanding of the UK broker and MGA marketplace Established relationships across brokers, MGAs and wider distribution partners Experience developing and executing successful business development or distribution strategies Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and evaluate growth opportunities Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders across underwriting, leadership and external partner organisations Experience managing complex opportunities from initial introduction through to implementation Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret market and performance data A collaborative and strategic approach, with a focus on delivering sustainable profitable growth Professional insurance qualifications would be advantageous Able to travel to either the Bristol based UK Headquarters or a regional office based in the North West (Manchester) If you're ready to take the next step in your distribution leadership career and play a key role in shaping the future growth of a respected insurer, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Neon Talent Solutions is excited to be working on behalf of our client to find a French-Speaking Client Services Advisor (Bilingual Customer Service Advisor) to join their Bilingual Customer Service team on a Hybrid working basis , full time, permanent basis in Bristol. What s Available To You SALARY: upto £27,500 per annum + Annual Bonus Life Insurance Medical Insurance Company Pension Health & Wellbeing Programme Based in Central Bristol with great transport links nearby Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the office) About The Role of French-Bilingual Client Services Advisor As a Client Services Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting French-speaking business clients, acting as a trusted point of contact and ensuring a consistently high standard of service. Working within a collaborative team, you will help resolve enquiries, coordinate solutions and maintain accurate records whilst building positive client relationships. Deliver a professional and responsive service to French-speaking business clients via telephone, email and written correspondence. Act as the first point of contact for client enquiries, taking ownership through to resolution wherever possible. Build strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless customer experience. Maintain accurate records and documentation, ensuring all information is updated and managed effectively. Working Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday What You Will Bring You will be fluent in French, both spoken and written to a professional standard. MUST HAVE previous experience in communicating in both written & verbal formats to FRENCH SPEAKING customers. Previous experience within a customer service, client services, account management, business support or professional services environment would be beneficial. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with excellent attention to detail. Confident communicator with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service. Adaptable, team-oriented, and capable of working independently. Familiar with MS Office applications and able to maintain accuracy in data entry. If you are a motivated, customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering high-quality service and a desire to develop your career, we would love to hear from you.