Commercial and Growth Director

Looking for an exciting and rewarding career?

The Idol is a successful financial technology business based on the edge of the stunning Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Our location offers the opportunity for an exceptional work life balance, allowing you to enjoy the countryside, find inspiration and unwind.

We’ve been innovating in financial services since 1999 and are dedicated to transforming insurance technology to protect what matters.

As part of the Legal & General Group (since 2010), we proudly partner with household brands such as Go.Compare and ComparetheMarket. We are committed to early adoption of new technologies, progressive working practices and supporting everyone to be accountable to deliver their best quality work.

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If you feel you have the skills and experience required to join the team at theidol.com, please send us your CV, contact details and a short statement about you and your suitability for the role.

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Overview

The Commercial and Growth Director is a strategic leadership position responsible for driving all revenue generation at The Idol. This role is central to expanding our market presence, acquiring new customers, and aligning commercial efforts with our product vision and broader business strategy.

As a member of The Idol’s Executive Board and senior leadership team, you’ll be shaping and executing our commercial strategy across insurance and technology services. You’ll lead and align sales, marketing, partnerships and customer success teams to deliver integrated growth outcomes. This is a high-impact, outward-facing role that champions The Idol’s propositions and ambitions both internally and across the wider market.

Principle accountabilities

Leading the development and execution of a forward-looking commercial strategy (up to 5 years)
Driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and new market opportunities
Empowering and aligning teams across marketing, partnerships and customer success
Championing our incubator brands and representing The Idol externally
Enhancing customer experience across all channels and touchpoints
Collaborating with product and delivery teams to optimise solutions
Overseeing sales governance and ensuring regulatory compliance
Owning commercial contracts and leading negotiation

What we’re looking for

Deep knowledge of the price comparison and insurance market
Demonstrating experience in strategic sales and business development
Understanding digital marketing, data analytics and customer lifecycle management
Leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Navigating regulated environments with confidence and integrity
Showing gravitas in public, media and industry engagements
Coaching and developing teams to deliver high performance

General

This role has direct impact on £80mill turnover and a resource budget of £2mill. It has 4 direct reports and an indirect team of c.26 people.
This is a full-time Monday to Friday hybrid role requiring time in the Penrith office several times a month plus travel most months to Partner locations around England and Wales.
Competitive salary and generous benefits including 30 days holiday plus public holidays, performance related bonus, enhanced pension, and generous private medical, family, sickness and insurance benefits, and share schemes. There is also a generous expenses policy to cover travel to the office when required.

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Over to You

If you have a genuine enthusiasm and an ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, you may be just what we’re looking for!

What’s in it for you?

Your Money

Taking care of your financial wellbeing, and making your money go further.

Performance bonus

Annual bonus based on individual performance.

Yearly pay increases

We review your salary annually, to make sure we’re paying you fairly.

Pension scheme

Up to 10% employer pension contribution.

Share scheme

Access to our Legal & General share schemes.

Your Health

Taking care of your physical and mental wellbeing.

Work life balance

Hybrid home or office working to help strike the perfect balance for you, while supporting your expenses to visit the office.

Health and Dental Insurance

Access to private medical plans for you and your family.

Employee Assistance Programme

Free, day-to-day wellbeing and counselling service.

Virtual GP

Fast and direct access to a Virtual GP and Mental Health service.

Tailored office environment

Life at Team Idol.

Social events

Exceptional events delivered by our social committee team.

Breakout rooms

Spacious meeting rooms and breakout areas.

Drinks and snacks

Complimentary hot and soft drinks, free fruit and a lunch allowance while at the office.

Free parking and charging

Access to electric charging points and no need to worry about parking charges!

Your life

Protecting you and your family.

Death in service insurance

Insurance to protect you and your family at 8 times your salary.

Holidays

Generous holiday allowance and the ability to buy and sell holidays according to your needs.

Work+Family Space

Access to advice, guidance, resources to balance work and caring responsibilities.

Income protection

Support if you are unable to work in the long-term due to illness or injury.

Where we are

Based in Eden Business Park, our modern office space reflects our culture and how we want to work. Step outside and you’re instantly looking out onto the Thacka Beck Nature Reserve.

We love where we live and we’re proud to remain a homegrown Cumbrian technology business. This pride extends to embracing our role in the community to champion, inspire and develop digital skills.

What to expect

We create a rewarding working environment for our teams to develop, collaborate and enjoy. Expect high energy, creative flair, attention to detail and an embraced adoption of new technologies.

Working in agile development squads, our teams freely exchange ideas and expert knowledge - sharing this both with each other and our clients. This approach encourages for continuous improvement, ensuring the projects we deliver are as truly considered and innovative as possible.

Find your balance

Adopting a healthy work life balance is an essential part of our culture. We offer flexible working hours, remote or blended home/office working, as well as funded social events.

Our modern, custom-built office is the perfect working environment for our teams, with spacious social working areas, free hot/cold drinks and fresh fruit. Facilities include an on-site gym, showers and table tennis.

Challenge yourself

Continuous professional development is more to us than ticking a box. It underpins our approach and belief in the value of personal and professional growth.

Training is accessible to everyone in all roles and across all levels, enabling you to develop and deliver your best work with us.

Working with you, we’ll identify and build a tailored development plan. Training opportunities include short courses and bootcamps, through to apprenticeships and industry-recognised qualifications.

You’re in good company

It’s important, dare we say essential, to enjoy what we do and have fun at work. Our staff-led social events team organises exceptional social events, including Christmas parties, axe-throwing, cheese and wine evenings, bake off events and even trips to the Crystal Maze!

Our annual summer party brings everyone together in the heart of the Lake District for an evening of live music, free food and drink.