Partner Syndicates Manager

Who we are:

Apollo is a specialised independent (re)insurer, established in 2009, to deliver top-tier products and services to clients, brokers, and capital partners at Lloyd’s. The name "Apollo" was inspired by the achievements of one of its founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon in 1969. Together with Jim Hays, Neil identified an opportunity to create a unique service provider within Lloyd’s.

Since its inception, Apollo has significantly broadened its portfolio of insurance solutions. This includes Apollo 1969’s traditional and specialty lines, ibott 1971’s innovative sharing economy products, and managing agency services at Lloyd’s through our Platform Partner Syndicates. Today, Apollo continues to grow with team of over 280 professionals dedicated to fulfilling the company’s mission of enabling a resilient and sustainable world.

“We attract and retain a diverse range of talent by fostering an inclusive, equitable team environment where individuals from all backgrounds have opportunities to grow, succeed, and contribute. We empower our teams to achieve excellence and drive forward-thinking solutions, aiming to enable a resilient and sustainable world.” - David Ibeson, Group CEO

Your Role:

As Partner Syndicates Manager, you’ll play a central role in supporting the onboarding and ongoing management of Apollo’s Platform Partner Syndicates (PPS). Reporting to the Head of Partner Syndicates, this newly created position offers the opportunity to take ownership of defined responsibilities, helping to shape and support a growing area of the business. You'll work cross-functionally to ensure efficient governance, coordination, and delivery across syndicate onboarding and BAU activity.

About Platform Partners:

Apollo is committed to delivering mutual success through long term partnerships, where there is shared vision and alignment.

Platform Partners provide bespoke third-party managing agency services tailored to meet business objectives, leveraging the expertise and capabilities of each party, and maximising the probability of delivering sustainable profits over the long term.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate key onboarding activities for new syndicates under Apollo’s “Making It Happen” process – including planning, finance, underwriting, operations, and regulatory engagement.
• Support day-to-day engagement with existing Partner Syndicates, ensuring strong relationships, timely delivery, and consistent communication across internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and administer the PPS governance framework, ensuring documentation and governance calendars are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and manage meeting materials for syndicate management committees and Boards, tracking key actions, deliverables, and regulatory deadlines.
• Work collaboratively across Apollo and with Lloyd’s to ensure operational excellence and a successful Partner Syndicate experience.

What we are looking for: 

• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects or syndicate operations with a structured and solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the confidence to engage internal teams, external partners, and regulators.
• Organised and proactive, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high governance standards.
• Prior experience within the Lloyd’s market or regulated financial services is desirable, particularly in a syndicate management or operational role.
• A collaborative team player who is commercially minded and committed to service excellence.

What you will get in return:

Our compensation package is designed to attract top talent. In addition to a fair and attractive salary, this role offers a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive range of benefits, including 31 days of annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Apollo is a growing and diverse team of empowered and passionate experts who focus on bringing innovation, data driven decision making and collaboration to every relationship and every risk. To meet the needs of a demanding global insurance market, we need a diverse workforce that truly understands the international communities we serve.

That is why we're focused on developing diverse talent at every level; inclusion and diversity means more to us than just chasing a target and we are committed to supporting and celebrating difference. Our people are at the heart of our business which is why we value the diversity of thought and talent of every member of our team.

We offer a range of support and run a programme of events and training that recognise the challenges and opportunities relating to diversity.

Hybrid & flexible working: 

At Apollo, hybrid and flexible working is fully embraced and we do not see the benefit of presenteeism. We understand that no two colleagues are alike, and as such we support the ability to remain agile and achieve a home and work balance to best suit business and personal commitments.

Supporting your application:

Apollo are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience for everyone. Our process includes both virtual (Microsoft Teams) and in-person interviews. If there’s anything we can do to make your experience more comfortable or accessible, please let us know.

You can use the following link to share any adjustments or support you may need in advance or on the day Clear Talents

Thank you!

To find out more about our values, ESG strategy and commitment to inclusion please click on the 'Life at Apollo' pack.