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Job Title: Client Director Location: Hitchin (1 day in office per week) Salary: £60,000–£65,000 Benefits: Car allowance, performance bonus based on retention and new business About the Company: A well-established, nationally recognised insurance broker with a strong reputation across commercial lines. Known for its technical depth and long-standing client relationships, the firm is investing in succession planning and is now looking to bring in a future leader to take over a substantial, loyal book of business. The business has a stable team, robust claims support, and an experienced senior figure who will gradually hand over long-held accounts. Role Summary: This role offers the chance to inherit a high-value commercial book including construction and motor trade clients with further growth expected over the next 3 years. You’ll work closely with a senior director who is looking to step back and will mentor you into the role’s full responsibilities. With a strong focus on technical capability and first-class client service, you’ll spend most of your time out meeting clients, supported by a specialist in-house claims and HNW team. Key Responsibilities: • Manage an established commercial portfolio: ensuring smooth succession and long-term client retention, • Develop technical solutions for construction, motor trade and related sectors: supporting client confidence and renewal success, • Build strong relationships with mid-to-large clients: enhancing service and identifying opportunities for improvement, • Meet clients on-site and on the road: strengthening engagement and understanding their operational needs, • Support continued book growth as additional accounts transfer over time: contributing to the firm’s long-term strategy Requirements: • Strong technical grounding across commercial insurance, • Experience with construction, motor trade or similarly complex commercial sectors, • Confident, direct communicator able to manage demanding clients professionally, • Hands-on approach with a genuine focus on service and long-term relationship management If this role isn’t quite right, it’s still worth speaking to one of our specialist team — we may be working on something that hasn’t hit the market yet. Related Job Titles: Commercial Account Executive, Commercial Broker, Senior Account Handler, Client Manager, Corporate Broker

Our client, a key partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join a high-performing team developing cutting-edge defence technologies. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, drive innovation, and apply best practices to enhance product performance across complex missile systems. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop advanced electronic solutions for weapon systems, including onboard missile sub-systems and land, sea, and air-based firing units. Ensure product quality and performance standards are met throughout the development lifecycle. Provide accurate cost and schedule updates to the project manager to support effective project tracking. Demonstrate expertise in electronic design from concept through to production, with a strong focus on Power and Analog Electronics at both sub-system and board level. Collaborate cross-functionally with Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Environmental, and EMC teams to ensure design compliance with all technical and regulatory requirements. Contribute to the delivery of high-performance missile solutions that meet client expectations and operational demands. What do you need?: Possess a degree and significant experience in Electronic Design, development, and delivery after completion qualification. Demonstrate your ability to lead major electronic design projects and show your experience working with a diverse team. Be aware of the challenges that may arise and show your understanding of handling them. Problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of various electronic technologies and products. Excellent communication skills, both in writing and speaking, enable me to negotiate and influence stakeholders across the organisation effectively. What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: Our clients relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air. This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees. TPBN1_UKTJ