Development Executive

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.

Here, you’re not just improving clients’ risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters;

think of Gallagher.

Are you passionate about building strong client relationships and driving business growth? At Gallagher, we’re looking for a Business Development Executive to join our dynamic and successful team. This is a unique opportunity to work across three offices, giving you access to a wider network and resources to maximise your impact. If you’re ready to make a difference in the insurance industry and help clients achieve their goals, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll focus on growing our business by building strong relationships with new clients and nurturing existing ones. You’ll work closely with colleagues across our three offices to identify and act on opportunities, ensuring we deliver tailored insurance solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Identifying and responding to new business opportunities, contributing to the success of our unified business.
• Collaborating with colleagues to offer tailored solutions that meet client needs.
• Representing Gallagher at trade events, networking with industry professionals to uncover new opportunities.
• Negotiating with underwriters and insurers to secure the best terms for clients.
• Acting with integrity and professionalism to drive business growth and strengthen our reputation.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in insurance sales and a proven track record of generating leads and meeting targets.
• Has a strong knowledge of cross-class commercial risks.
• Excels in communication, negotiation, and building relationships.
• Is proactive, self‑motivated, and thrives on creating opportunities.
• Is working towards or has achieved Chartered Insurance Institute qualifications (Cert CII, Dip CII, or ACII).
• Is confident using business tools and systems.
• Is eligible to work in the UK and can travel.

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

• 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…

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…