Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.
What is the role?
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to senior leaders within our Howden Markets division, including the Head of Global Carrier Management, Head of Strategy, and a Divisional Director.
This role will involve a broad range of PA responsibilities including diary management, travel coordination, expenses, and meeting arrangements. The successful candidate may also support wider team administration where capacity allows and provide occasional support to the Executive Assistant of the Group Head of Howden Markets.
Please note that this is a full-time, permanent role based in our Central London office.
What will you be doing?
Manage complex diaries for multiple stakeholders, ensuring efficient scheduling and prioritisation.
Organise local and international travel, including visa arrangements and detailed itineraries.
Coordinate internal and external meetings, including room bookings and refreshments.
Liaise with internal support teams (e.g. Facilities, IT, Reception, AV) to ensure smooth operations.
Prepare high-quality documentation including reports, presentations, itineraries, and correspondence.
Process and reconcile expenses and invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Organise team events and corporate hospitality, ensuring all logistics are handled effectively.
Maintain accurate records and documentation using company systems.
Manage document handling tasks such as printing, scanning, filing, and archiving (both electronic and paper-based).
Collaborate with other administrative staff to ensure seamless cover during absences or peak periods.
Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
What are we looking for?
Proven experience as a PA or Team Assistant, ideally within a corporate or financial services environment.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-formatted documentation.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience in the insurance sector is advantageous but not essential.
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.
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