Chartered Insurance Institute

Executive Director, Markets & Opportunities

Job Reference AATAEE
Closing Date Monday 30 Sep 2024

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is a professional body dedicated to building public trust and confidence in the insurance and financial planning professions. We have a global reach with hubs in London, Hong Kong and Dubai. Insurance underpins our whole economy; almost everyone depends on insurance in some way to live their lives. At the CII we help develop technically competent, ethically focused practitioners and practice that people can depend on. We deliver our mission through relevant learning, insightful leadership and an engaged membership of 122,000 individuals across the world.

We are now looking for an exceptional individual to join as our new Executive Director, Markets and Opportunities. Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Director will work with colleagues to lead the Institute effectively, ensuring a focus on purpose, performance, and value for money. They will directly ensure sustainable growth through developing and implementing commercial strategies, and driving marketing initiatives to enhance member engagement and expand the Institute’s reach. The remit of this role covers: Marketing, Events, Sales (UK & International) and Customer Success.

The ideal candidate will bring a track record of developing and executing strategic plans for driving sustainable growth and fostering innovation. With strong business acumen they should bring effective leadership and stakeholder management skills, including with members, partners, industry organisations, and regulatory bodies. The successful candidate will also have experience in developing and implementing international growth strategies, capable of identifying and capitalising on emerging opportunities with a commercial and forward-looking mindset.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the CII on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference AATAEE. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Monday 30 September 2024.

Our vision is that CII and PFS professionals build a world which delivers ever greater financial resilience for individuals and societies more broadly.