Head of Schemes – Strategic Leadership Role

About the role

The Head of Schemes will steer the strategic development, performance and governance of the MGA's schemes portfolio. You will lead the identification, onboarding and ongoing management of delegated authority schemes, driving profitable growth while maintaining strong broker and capacity relationships and full regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute a schemes strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Identify and develop new scheme opportunities across target sectors and distribution channels.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective partners, including brokers, affinity groups and introducers.
• Own P&L performance across all schemes, delivering against underwriting and financial targets.
• Monitor key scheme metrics such as loss ratios, conversion rates, retention and commission income.

Required profile

• Significant experience in the UK insurance market, preferably within an MGA or delegated authority environment.
• Deep understanding of schemes, affinity business and delegated underwriting models.
• Proven track record of delivering profitable growth and managing P&L responsibility.
• Established network of broker and insurer relationships in the London market.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and solid knowledge of FCA regulation.
• Leadership experience with the ability to build and manage high‑performing teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and market standing.
• Private healthcare.
• Group pension scheme.
• Excellent company culture.