Gig Economy Lead
As Superscript evolves into a three-pillar model, SME, Specialty, and Gig — We’re opening the door for an internal leader to build and scale our Gig Economy pillar!
As Superscript evolves to a three pillar model (SME, Specialty, Gig), we are creating an opportunity for an internal leader to build and scale our Gig Economy pillar.
This is a commercial build role with real accountability.
It is not an ELT role — but it is a significant leadership progression opportunity.
About the role:
To develop and execute Superscript’s Gig Economy strategy in a disciplined, commercially sound way delivering profitable growth and strengthening our platform.
This individual will:
Shape the Gig strategy within agreed guardrails
Build and activate distribution
Own commercial delivery
Ensure platform integration
Represent Superscript in the Gig ecosystem
What Success Looks Like:
Within 12–18 months:
Clear Gig strategy defined and approved
Focused market positioning
At least one meaningful distribution partnership secured
Live activation within platform
Clear contribution margin trajectory
Strong cross functional collaboration
Core responsibilities:
1. Strategy & Focus
Identify where we play (not everywhere)
Define right to win
Build financial framework with CFO support
Present structured roadmap
2. Distribution & Commercial activation
Source and negotiate partnerships
Activate new relationships effectively
Maintain margin discipline
Build predictable pipeline
3. Platform & Collaboration
Work closely with Product, Tech, Underwriting and Ops
Ensure Gig leverages the single Superscript platform
Avoid unnecessary complexity
Operate as a collaborative internal leader
4. External Presence
Build relationships within the Gig ecosystem
Represent Superscript professionally
Develop long term credibility
Development opportunity:
This role is designed to:
Stretch commercial leadership capability
Build enterprise level thinking
Develop cross functional influence
Provide visibility at senior leadership level
It is a stepping stone to broader leadership for the right individual.
In return, we offer you:
A competitive salary and the ability to grow your career
25 days holiday - so there’s plenty of time for work, rest and play
Hybrid way of working for the perfect work / life balance
Vitality private health and dental insurance
Added benefits including competitive pension and salary sacrifice
Access to financial wellbeing platform Mintago
Full access to Spill, our mental health platform
Cycle to work scheme
Fun and modern office environment with regular team social events
City of London location
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Hybrid/on-site
- Hybrid
About Superscript
Insurance should be a smooth ride, not a hop, skip and a jump. That's where we come in.
We’re Superscript, an insurance broker for small businesses, sole-traders, landlords and high-growth tech firms. As the first UK-based insurtech to become a Lloyd’s of London broker, we offer advisory and broking services, alongside a fully self-serve online platform.
Our proprietary machine-learning technology and unique multi-carrier model streamlines service and delivery – regardless of risk complexity, geography or industry.
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