Personal Assistant

Zurich Insurance Company; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An insurance and risk management provider in Farnborough is seeking a Personal Assistant to support senior leaders. Key responsibilities include managing diaries, organizing travel, and preparing presentations. The ideal candidate will have administration experience and strong IT skills. The company offers a flexible work schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

12% non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Options to buy or sell holiday days

Qualifications

• Experience as a Personal Assistant or in administration roles.
• Strong IT and administration skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, travel, and meetings for senior leaders.
• Greet and direct guests, handling enquiries.
• Prepare presentations and capture meeting actions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Working hours : This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location : Farnborough with travel to Birmingham, London and Fareham

Closing date for applications : 31st January 2026

The opportunity

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant or someone with extensive administration experience, looking to take the next step? Zurich Municipal are looking for an organised and personable individual to provide personal assistance to members of the leadership team. Ideally you will have some PA experience, but most importantly, we need you to be organised and confident, with strong IT and administration skills.

Zurich Municipal is a leading provider of insurance and risk management solutions for the public and voluntary sectors. Since 1993 we’ve insured charities, voluntary organisations, housing associations, and the education and public sectors, helping our customers better understand and reduce the risks they face. We provide insurance for organisations of all sizes across the UK, from insuring a large local authority to small community groups.

Zurich Municipal is a direct dealing commercial business, dedicated to the public and voluntary sector. Operating on a direct basis, and sometimes alongside brokers in a tripartite relationship, we embed ourselves within markets developing meaningful and longstanding relationships at all levels.

What will you be doing?

• Provide day-to-day support to a minimum of 2 Senior leaders including diary management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination and other activities
• Perform confidential administrative work including timely responses to emails
• Organise and prioritise own assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion of work
• Helping to manage priorities and schedules to keep things running smoothly
• Prepare expense reports and handle payments for expense items
• Greet and direct internal and external guests and handle internal customer and employee enquiries
• Support in producing presentations in advance of internal / external meetings and attend meetings to capture minutes / actions where appropriate.
• Compose routine and non-routine correspondence from brief notes, oral or written instructions
• Identify and comply with the main principles relevant to legal and regulatory controls that govern standard work practices
• Monitor business processes in order to identify opportunities for improvement
• Coordinates travellogisticsusing the Egenciatool
• Supports various HR processes
• Supporting communication between theSenior Leadersand internal teams
• Provide support to wider team members when necessary

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a PA or administrative role
• Administration skills, along with knowledge of PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a demanding environment
• High levels of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Proactive individual with effective communication, problem solving and relationship management skills
• Appreciation of importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Strong network of support (or ability to quickly build one) and able to find ways to get thingsdone
• Effective Communication
• Problem solvingand solution mindset

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

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What happens next?

At Zurich, we are committed to supporting every employee to progress in their careers and therefore encourage internal moves through a transparent posting and selection process. We also ask you to inform your current line manager about your application beyond the first interviews in the spirit of transparency.

Who we are

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Togetherwecreating a brighter future for our customers, ourpeopleand our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries,you’llfeel the support of being part of a strong and stable companywho area long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’vemade a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverseexpertiseto be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

Ifyou'reinterested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity,initiativesand contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you.Be part of something great.

Our Culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm,Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.