Executive Assistant to CCO, EMEA | Hybrid, 10‑Month FTC

Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer (EMEA) on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 September 2027 and is primarily based in London with a hybrid model (about two days+ in the office per week).

You will manage diaries, arrange international travel, coordinate events, prepare documents, and support the CCO with deadlines.

Competenze

• Two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong social skills – confident and able to create a positive impression.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Pragmatic and confident with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and great prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Beginner skills in using AI agents to boost one’s own productivity.
• English plus one other EMEA language is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Diary management and proactive time management of competing requests.
• Booking travel and arranging logistics internationally and in the UK.
• Arranging lunches, dinners and team events.
• Booking meeting rooms and organising catering internally for UK and abroad.
• Providing administrative support including formatting documents, reports and committee packs.
• Assisting the CCO with tracking actions and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Respond appropriately to urgent issues as they arise.
• Handling confidential information discreetly and diplomatically.
• Collaborate with the wider EA/PA team serving the EMEA leadership group.

Conoscenze

Diary management

Time management

Travel coordination

Event planning

Discretion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT skills

AI basics

Language skills

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Descrizione del lavoro

Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer (EMEA) on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 September 2027 and is primarily based in London with a hybrid model (about two days+ in the office per week).

You will manage diaries, arrange international travel, coordinate events, prepare documents, and support the CCO with deadlines.