Operations Manager

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it's our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people's lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that's exactly what you'll find here.   We're a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you'll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you'll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you're here, you're part of something bigger. You're part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.
How you'll make an impact

Based in our XXXXX office, we have a fantastic leadership opportunity for you to join our business as our next Business Operations Manager.� The role will see you providing support and reporting into the XXXX. You will be the leader �on the ground' with decision making authority working closely with the State Manager, team leaders, brokers and broker support teams making up a team of approximately 15 people. You will be responsible for looking after the branch's day to day runnings from an operational perspective and maintaining the wider administrative needs of the team.� More specifically, you will be: � Overseeing strategy development to maximise operational effectiveness � Managing operational metrics including; compliance and quality assurance, client service standards, understanding client retention rates, and leave management (annual, personal and long service leave) � Contributing to annual business planning and budget meetings to ensure performance is met � this will include ownership of the budget and spend to date � Analysing and monitoring sales performance and results and being involved in action planning to achieve targets and growth � Assisting team leaders and senior staff in developing and maximising the teams capability and aiding team succession planning � Developing and maintaining strong relationships with other Branch Operations Managers and other key stakeholders in the business and the wider AJG community � Developing and hold sufficient working knowledge of other roles such as reception, assistant account executive to cover if required

About you

Required: Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience required.

Preferred:

Behaviors:

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle LeaveNovated Leasing opportunities Two paid volunteer days annually Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan Employee Stock Purchase Program Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions Peer Support Program Annual flu vaccinations Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailers And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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