Senior Leadership Support Assistant

Munich Re; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering support is seeking a Senior Leadership Support Assistant in Manchester. This hybrid role involves providing high-level administrative assistance to the engineering leadership team, facilitating efficient decision-making and supporting strategic initiatives. Applicants should possess strong organisational skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a business administration qualification or equivalent experience. Join a supportive culture that values contributions and fosters personal growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus wellbeing and volunteer days

Annual profit share bonus

Free private medical and dental

Pension up to 13% employer contribution

Access to health and wellbeing programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in administrative support demonstrating exceptional organisational skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Engineering leadership team.
• Assist senior management in aligning schedules and monitoring project activities.
• Collaborate closely with various engineering teams and departments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

Business administration qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

About the job

Job title: Senior Leadership Support Assistant

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Total reward package: Up to 45322 per annum

Salary: 35000 - 37000 per annum dependent on experience.

Why Join HSB

We don't just support we empower. At HSB you'll join a team with a clear purpose strong values and a supportive culture where your expertise is respected and your contributions matter. From flexible working to wellbeing support we invest in you so you can bring your best self to work every day.

Apply today and become part of a company that drives success.

What You'll Be Doing

The Senior Leadership Support Assistant will provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Engineering leadership team. This role is designed to assist senior management in aligning schedules, monitoring key project activities, documenting and communicating meeting outcomes. By doing so the role enables the leadership team to focus on organisational strategic initiatives. The individual will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of leadership activities and will collaborate closely with various engineering teams, departments and external partners.

What Makes This Role Special

• Meaningful impact: Your work directly supports the senior team driving efficiency and enabling strategic decision-making.
• Leadership connection: Build strong relationships and become a trusted partner to senior leaders playing a key role in their success.
• Trusted brand: Be part of a company known for excellence, integrity and innovation as part of the wider Munich Re Group.

What You Bring

• Proven expertise in administrative support demonstrating exceptional organisational skills, effective time management and the ability to balance multiple priorities with ease.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a talent for simplifying complex information and making it accessible to all stakeholders.
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments with the ability to quickly pivot and embrace new challenges as they arise.
• Strategic thinking and the confidence to constructively challenge, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong relationship-building skills both internally and externally to foster collaboration and drive success across teams and partnerships.

What You'll Need

• Business administration qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Project management experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with engineering terminology, project lifecycle and industry standards is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and rewards package of over 8000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave (with the ability to purchase more) plus 2 wellbeing days and volunteer days.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Free private medical and dental (with the option to upgrade).
• Pension up to 13% employer contribution.
• Access to health and wellbeing programmes, employee assistance programmes and occupational health support.
• Cycle to work scheme and access to discounts through various retailers with Reward Gateway.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At HSB Diversity Equity and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional and complex so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life school and career experiences; and political, religious and personal beliefs. Additionally we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.