Administration Assistant

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success. People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success. People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. Thats what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - youll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. The Role: The Administration Assistant will provide administration support to the wider team. This will involve a range of administrative duties to support the work of the team and will ensure that all activities are completed in accordance with the relevant Company and/or Group policies. Key Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of line manager and senior colleagues, determines priorities and activities to achieve business and personal goals
• Will input into plans , as required e.g. through team meetings or informal conversations, to ensure achievement of business goals
• Manages assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required
• Provides relevant management information to senior management
• Assist in the creation of broking, client and other types of documents.
• Data entry and data computation on Company systems and Excel Spreadsheets
• Manage and utilise Archiving, Filing and other systems on behalf of the whole department.
• Keeps informed of all regulatory and legal changes which impacts on the job role
• Responds appropriately to urgent issues as they arise.
• Respond to the department’s requirements as appropriate
• Behaves with all clients (both internal and external) fairly and ethically
• Shares information that could be beneficial to the Operating Entity/Group

Skills & Attributes:

• Experience not essential, training will be given. However, preference will be given to applicants who have some experience of working in an office environment in an administrative capacity and a desire to work in insurance.
• Understanding of processes and procedures within the insurance market
• Attention to detail with ability to produce accurate documentation and to file documents appropriately
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Prioritisation and organisational skills
• Self-motivated
• Competent IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to undertake and demonstrate competence in technical training, as required by the industry regulator

Qualifications

• GCSE’s (or equivalent) including English essential
• Technically proficient in MS Office software including Word and Excel

Our Culture: People First Weve traveled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts - based in London, with direct access to the worlds biggest insurance market. Were still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, were local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values havent changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:

• An employee-ownership model
• Aligned external investors
• The trust and integrity born of friendship
• Expertise
• Independence

Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. Its created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where were driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention. Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better - and thats better for everyone. Diversity & Inclusion At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. Our Culture: People First We’ve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts – based in London, with direct access to the world’s biggest insurance market. We’re still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we’re local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven’t changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:

• An employee-ownership model
• Aligned external investors
• The trust and integrity born of friendship
• Expertise
• Independence

Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It’s created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we’re driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention. Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better – and that’s better for everyone. Diversity & Inclusion
At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. Permanent