Job Description

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Introduction
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
We are looking to recruit a Head of Renewable Energy for our growing team here at Gallagher.
We are seeking a client-centric, sales-driven leader to spearhead the success and growth of our newly formed national specialism, Retail Renewable Energy. Gallagher recognises the significant growth opportunities within the renewable energy sector and is looking for a visionary leader to capitalise on the investments made in building this specialism to date.
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit to drive the specialism forward, leading thought leadership marketing campaigns, fostering engagement with partnerships and membership bodies, and driving growth. They will be tasked with building a market-leading specialism that is widely recognised within the renewable energy industry.
This is a high-profile, high-impact strategic role that blends entrepreneurial leadership with people development and growth. The focus will be on elevating our client proposition and expertise across a diverse portfolio, including corporate, mid-market, and scheme business.
This role requires a sales-driven individual with a proven track record of strong client retention, growing existing accounts, and onboarding new business. A client-centric approach is essential, preferably with experience in renewable energy and construction.
The candidate must be people-focused, with the ability to develop and attract talent, grow the existing team, and foster a strong team culture across multiple locations and hybrid working environments. Leadership experience is critical, as the role involves leading and developing people to fulfil their potential.
We will consider experienced Sales and Account Executives looking for their next step, as well as Account Executive Leaders or leaders of other specialisms/niches with experience in managing a specialism. The successful candidate will also serve as a P&L owner and a member of the Midlands Executive team.
Gallagher stands as a global leader in insurance and risk management. We empower businesses to embrace their future with assurance, thanks to visionary leaders like you. If you're prepared to advance into a senior leadership position where your ambition can flourish, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a nationwide role and can be based anywhere in the UK.
How you'll make an impact

• Build the Specialism - Build a market leading specialism recognised by the Renewable Energy industry, deepening our presence in the sector and capitalising on partnership and membership body opportunities.
• Lead with Vision - Build and lead the specialism with full P&L responsibility, setting and delivering on growth objectives aligned with the national strategy.
• Champion client success, driving growth and sales - Strengthen existing client relationships and win new business by championing Gallagher's consultative, solutions-led approach.
• Empower and grow the team - Develop and empower a talented, collaborative team - supporting their development, building succession, and celebrating success. Attract and develop talent.
• Drive Excellence - Ensure operational discipline and uphold best-in-class standards across compliance, client service, and placement strategy.
• Be Our Ambassador -Act as a national ambassador for the Gallagher brand - trusted, ethical, and always putting the client first.

About You

• Proven Sales and growth - A proven track record of growth through existing clients and new business sales.
• Leadership - Ideally experience of leading people, attracting and growing talent.
• Expertise - Ideally renewable energy and construction experience. Strong understanding of cross-class commercial and corporate risks, with the ability to lead across multiple product lines. We will consider candidates with other niche/specialism backgrounds, Sales/Account Executive leaders looking for the next step into P&L ownership.
• Inspire Trust - Confidence and credibility with clients, colleagues, and partners -- you inspire trust and deliver value.
• Value-Driven - A commitment to Gallagher's values of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Client Service.
• Qualifications - ACII/FCII qualification (or working towards it) is desirable but not essential.
• Eligibility - Eligible to work in the UK.

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Compensation and benefits
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

Other benefits include:

• 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
• And many more...

We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.
We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.
Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.
Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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