Executive Assistant to Chief Underwriting Officer

Benefact Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development

Hybrid working conditions

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ansvar Australia is seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Sydney office. You will provide high-level support to the Chief Underwriting Officer, manage diaries, coordinate strategic initiatives, and oversee day-to-day operations with a focus on discretion and stakeholder relations.

This permanent, hybrid role offers exposure to a rapidly expanding group and opportunities for professional development within Ansvar Australia and the Benefact Group.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Ability to understand and support strategic initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; adapt style for audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in coordinating business travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage CUO diary, priorities, communications, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate leadership team meetings including agenda and action follow-up.
• Arrange travel for senior leaders in Sydney.
• Oversee Sydney office operations.
• Act as communication point between Technical Solutions Leadership and Ansvar.
• Support development and delivery of rolling three-year Corporate Plan.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with discretion.
• Coordinate office services, building management, and supplies.

Skills

Executive Assistant experience

Business acumen

Communication skills

Organization skills

Microsoft Office

Travel coordination

Problem solving

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

Tertiary qualifications advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Hybrid -3 days in office)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Sydney

Job ref: REQ203537

About the role

Ansvar Australia , who are proudly part of Benefact Group , are looking for an EA to join our Sydney office.

Joining our rapidly expanding and innovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation.

As Executive Assistant to our Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), you’ll provide high-level support that keeps our Technical Solutions team running smoothly. From managing strategic initiatives to coordinating day-to-day operations, you’ll be essential to our success.

We’re looking for someone who can think on their feet and adapt quickly to changing priorities, while bringing a meticulous attention to detail. You’ll be a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, making this role perfect for someone who enjoys building and maintaining relationships at all levels.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the CUO to manage their diary, priorities, communications, and strategic initiatives
• Coordinate and prepare for leadership team meetings, including agenda setting, documentation, and action follow-up
• Manage travel arrangements for additional senior leadership members based in Sydney
• Oversee office operations for our Sydney location, ensuring everything runs smoothly
• Act as a crucial communication point between the Technical Solutions Leadership Team and the rest of Ansvar
• Support the development and delivery of our rolling three-year Corporate Plan
• Manage stakeholder relationships with confidence and discretion
• Coordinate office services, including building management liaison and maintenance of supplies

Knowledge, skills and experience

• At least 5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and support strategic initiatives
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different audiences
• Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to manage competing priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Experience in coordinating business travel arrangements for multiple stakeholders
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a track record of taking initiative
• Experience in managing sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Tertiary qualifications are highly regarded but not essential for candidates with strong relevant experience

What we offer

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Flu Vaccinations
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Competitive Parental Leave Arrangement
• Purchase additional Annual Leave opportunity
• Wellbeing and Birthday leave
• A range of Wellbeing and Safety benefits available to colleagues and their families
• Volunteering opportunities provided throughout the year
• Flexible working conditions are part of our DNA, and our hybrid working practices enable colleagues to collaborate effectively whilst balancing personal needs
• Community Education Grant Program – Ansvar staff can participate in the review and selection of the Grant recipients each year, to determine who receives funding from Ansvar’s profit pool
• Participation in Ansvar’s short term incentive scheme

About us

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and are currently the UK’s 3rd largest corporate donor, having given away £200 million since 2016. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.

At Ansvar Australia andBenefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.

If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.

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