Personal Assistant

QBE Insurance

Personal Assistant

Salary Not Specified

QBE Insurance, Leeds

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 63a609b08fa24597a8d447fb69507f3f

Full Job Description

QBE European Operations are excited to be recruiting a Personal Assistant to join our ever-developing Finance department and support 3 Senior Leaders. You will have the opportunity to be involved in lots of exciting upcoming projects and work with many Senior Mangers across the business.
This role with report into the Finance, Actuarial and Legal (FAL) Admin Manager and is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their skills and career as a PA. If you are a Personal Assistant with an eagerness to learn, then this is the opportunity for you!

Your new role
It is important that you can utilise your transferable skills and knowledge with a drive to succeed.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Contribute to the development of the team's business plan to ensure relevant issues are considered
Maintain diaries and contacts to ensure best use of time in line with working priorities
Organise internal and external meetings, book venues and meeting rooms, make arrangements for equipment and catering and ensure invitations and notes are distributed in a timely fashion
Organise travel itineraries for members of the team e.g. travel, accommodation and currency arrangements
Undertake copy and audio typing (where required), compiling minutes, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, meeting agendas etc. to ensure information is presented in the most effective manner
Develop internal and external relationships with key contacts

In order to thrive in the role of Personal Assistant, we would expect you to have working experience in most of the following areas:
Strong diary management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Relevant secretarial skills
Accuracy, precision and attention to detail
Solid administrative experience within a commercial environment Excellent presentation skills

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce.
At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in .
We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers.
We welcome applications from all; including individuals who identify as female, all ethnic backgrounds, and physical and mental abilities.

About QBE
QBE helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance.
QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world's leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poor's A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE's gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion.
As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium and large customer base.
To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website .

What next?
If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.
Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process.
Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include, QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.