Locum Business Manager Aberdeen

Salary: Basic salary up to £50,000 plus car and benefits

• Extremely varied opportunity to lead different groups as a member of the Scotland Regional Leadership team
• Chance to make a real impact in various areas and broaden your experience
• Field-based role with travel around the Scotland region and some home working

About the role

The Locum Business Manager (internally known as Locum Agency Manager) leads people and strives for high-performing teams. Responsibilities include developing and training team members, recruiting, motivating, and making autonomous decisions. You will be part of the Scotland Regional Leadership team.

You will support our agency partners to ensure seamless service for our customers, working with different teams and offices. Our Scottish agencies vary in size from £5m to over £20m in gross written premium income, with self-employed leaders. This role offers a unique chance to develop leadership skills in a dynamic, sometimes pressurised environment requiring resilience, calm, and creativity.

When not in the field, you may work from home. We offer flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The role primarily supports agency partners in North or South Scotland, with occasional involvement in other locations.

This role complies with the Insurance Distribution Directive, requiring ongoing Continuous Professional Development and regular re-screening to demonstrate good repute, as detailed in the FCA Handbook.

About you

You should have experience in the insurance sector, ideally with NFUM product knowledge and licensing, though wider insurance knowledge is also acceptable. Flexibility for travel is necessary. Key skills include:

• People leadership, management, coaching, and development
• Face-to-face sales and customer service experience
• Operational management skills
• Resilience and autonomous working
• Strong decision-making skills under pressure

Adaptability, motivation, organisation, and relationship-building in a regulated environment are essential. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and supporting candidates through adjustments during recruitment.

Benefits and Rewards

Joining us means access to a supportive culture and attractive rewards, including:

• Salary up to £50,000
• Annual bonus up to 17.5%
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 20%) with your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/sell holiday options
• Family-friendly policies
• Savings schemes with high street brands, travel, and supermarkets
• £20/month contribution to gym membership (T&Cs apply)
• Health and wellbeing plans including cashback for healthcare providers
• Voluntary benefits such as private medical and dental insurance
• Employee volunteering opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme with £500 bonus
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Employee discounts on NFU Mutual policies

Working at NFU Mutual

We are a leading UK insurance and financial services provider with over 110 years of customer focus. Recognized as a top employer, we foster a supportive culture that encourages growth, rewards contributions, and respects diversity. Our network includes over 300 local agency offices across the UK, serving rural and urban communities, with a turnover exceeding £1 billion annually. Our ethos centers on trust, respect, and personal service, and we have ambitious plans for the future, seeking talented individuals to join us.