Consulting Team Lead

The purpose of the Consulting Team Leader role is to lead develop and inspire a high-performing team of consultants in delivering strategic client-focused solutions while also managing their own portfolio of key clients.

The role is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality advisory services that meet client needs support organisational objectives and drive commercial growth.

Key Tasks & Duties

Team Leadership

Supervise and monitor the day-to-day performance of direct reports and provide leadership & support as appropriate.

Undertake Performance and Development Reviews of all direct reporting staff in accordance with internal people processes.

Support and coach associates to assist where possible in achieving their goals productivity and effectiveness together with challenging their performance and contribution.

Ensure resource is allocated appropriately across teams to achieve objectives in collaboration with the Corporate Consulting Lead.

Understands accepts and promotes the Lockton culture remaining consistent with the organisations philosophies and mission statement.

Account Management

Leading multiline major clients as a technical and trusted advisor ensuring client retention

Deep working knowledge of risk & healthcare markets

Develop & implement strategies to deal with difficult client situations and communicate difficult messages when necessary

Lead client delivery teams providing guidance and training to junior team members as needed and take responsibility for client deliverables

Retaining and developing long term revenue growth

Building sustainable and cross selling channels directly and/or via colleagues

Representing Lockton to major carriers & fostering strong relationships with all providers in order to support both internal & external stakeholders

Support Leadership group and development of proposition

Maintain knowledge of current trends & market developments in the industry

CII Qualifications - IF7 GR1. Cert preferable

Proven experience line-managing or leading a team of consultants or analysts including performance management and coaching

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire motivate and develop others

Experience managing resource allocation prioritisation and operational efficiency within a consulting or client-delivery environment

Demonstrated leadership capability including setting direction driving accountability enabling high performance and role-modelling expected behaviours

Effective people management skills including the ability to identify developmental needs for Associates and to provide appropriate mentoring and coaching.

Strong verbal and written communication and client relationship skills which can be adjusted to suit the audience

Ability to interview effectively and hire prospective Associates.

An understanding of People policies and procedures and ability to implement and/or know when to escalate.

Ability to juggle multiple priorities and manage time effectively focusing on balancing priorities targets and deadlines

Why Lockton

At Lockton youll be part of a people-first entrepreneurial business where your ideas development and success matter. As the worlds largest privately owned insurance brokerage we combine global opportunities with a culture built on collaboration trust and long-term relationships.

Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package youll have the opportunity to grow your career make an impact and help shape the future of our business.