Team Assistant

London Insurance Life; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance group is seeking an Operational Assistant to support the Managing Director and ensure smooth business operations. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, producing reports, booking travel, and supporting the Underwriting team. Candidates must be highly organized, proactive, and experienced in the insurance industry. This role offers room for career progression and a culture valuing diversity. Located in Greater London, this is a permanent position with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience within the insurance industry is essential.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports and presentations as required.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, events, and other activities.
• Complete expenses for the senior leadership team.
• Book and coordinate all travel for the team.
• Chase aged debt on a weekly basis.
• Support the Underwriting team on a day-to-day basis.
• Assist with testing underwriting platforms and policy issuance.

Skills

Efficient and highly organised

Pro-active and strategic approach

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability to change

Job description

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 23,000 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.Supporting the MD on a day-to-day basis, whilst performing certain operational functions.This role is essential to the smooth running of the business which includes managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and supporting operational projects.**Role responsibilities*** Produce reports and presentations as and when the MD requires.* Scheduling and coordinating meetings, interviews, events and other similar activities.* Completing expenses for the senior leadership team.* Booking and coordinating all travel/hotels for the team.* Chase all aged debt on a weekly basis.* Support the Underwriting team on a day-to-day basis.* Helping the Underwriting Assistants with testing the underwriting platforms and policy issuance, endorsements, as and when needed.* Responsible for liaising with finance and underwriters to solve accounting queries in a quick and efficient manner.**Key requirements*** Efficient and highly organised.* Pro-active and strategic approach to work.* Attention to detail.* Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.* Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.* Experience within the insurance industry is essentialA 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