Diary management and proactive time management of competing requests
Booking travel and arranging logistics internationally and in the UK
Arranging lunches, dinners and team events
Booking meeting rooms & organising catering internally, both for the UK office as well as abroad
As required - providing administrative support including but not limited to formatting documents, reports and committee packs along with help in the preparation and organisation of business meetings
Assisting the team with tracking actions and meeting reporting deadlines
Respond appropriately to urgent issues as they arise
Handling confidential information in a discrete, sensitive and diplomatic manner
Assist with hiring requirements and onboarding of new starters within the team
Assist in the creation and management of shared platforms to encourage distribution of priorities within the wider team
Organising relevant training for team and highlighting market events/conferences that may be of interest
What qualifications we're looking for
GCSE's (or equivalent) including good grades in English and Maths
A levels preferred
Strong social skills - confident and able to create a positive impression
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a team
Pragmatic and confident with a 'can do' attitude
Strong attention to detail and great prioritisation and organisational skills
Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times
Proficient IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Beginner skills in using AI agents to boost one's own productivity
English fluency is essential; an additional EMEA language is advantageous
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Reasonable adjustments
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Permanent
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Additional Information
Who are we?
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
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