Job Purpose
AXA Insurance is one of the largest general insurers in the UK and underwrites a broad range of products for individuals and businesses. Products are distributed primarily through brokers and corporate partners, with a growing presence in the direct market through its website www.axa.co.uk and Swiftcover, the 100% online insurance provider. The Commercial Lines Distribution team are responsible for the business development and relationship management of our Brokers. We have an opening for a Personal Assistant to provide administrative support & some elements of decision making support within Functional area, to the Head of Distribution and Head of Partners. There may be some occasional UK travel involved (Minimal).
Key Personal Responsibilities
- Escalate/delegate functional business issues within the functional chain with clear instructions & deadlines.
- Establish efficient reporting channels to monitor progress of functional issues.
- Manage correspondence on behalf of manager(s) e.g. Emails, post, telephone in a timely manner, prioritising & cascading/escalating as appropriate within own function & without supervision.
- Organise business travel & event management for manager(s) e.g. conferences, Roadshows & Third Party hostings.
- Manage general expenses with regard to travel, event management & office sundries.
- Transcription & production of written correspondence as directed. Preparation of complex correspondence for approval.
- Document management e.g. Filing both electronically & hard copy as appropriate.
- Attend management meetings, manage Agenda, Minutes & Actions.
- Build effective partnership relationships with Functional management teams, customers, third parties.
- Budgetary work - financial planning, preparation of reports, analysis, monthly reporting, journals, expenses & accruals.
Knowledge / Qualifications
- High standard of general education to GCSE Level C or above.
- Relevant PA experience.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal & written, maximises networking skills.
- Expert knowledge of admin software e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook & other appropriate in-house systems.
- Well developed prioritisation & organisation skills.
- High levels of confidentiality.
- Good influencing skills.
- Flexibility, adaptability & able to multi-task in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Additional Information
- Annual bonus Scheme.
- Joint contribution ('money purchase') pension scheme.
- 23 days holiday, increasing to 25 after two years service, to 28 days by 5th year of service.
- Flexible benefits scheme.
- 35 hour working week.
- Structured personal development.
- Dress down days on Friday.
- Free drinks (tea/coffee etc).
Contact Details: - Snigdha Nigam, Resourcing Partner, 07775011130 Snigdha.Nigamaxa-insurance.co.uk
Please ensure that your application is completed and officially submitted on-line no later than the closing date. Your successful application will be acknowledged by email.
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