Junior Technical Assistant
đź“Ť Location: Folkestone, Kent
đź•’ Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
đź’Ľ Type: Permanent
đź’· Pay: ÂŁ12.90 per hour (ÂŁ23,478.00 per annum)
🌴 Holiday: 28 days + bank holidays
Start your career in the Insurance Market with a supportive, growing team
Are you looking to build a career in a professional and fast‑growing industry? As a Junior Technical Assistant, you'll play a key role within our Technical department, supporting the delivery of high‑quality service to clients and brokers across open‑market business.
This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their career who wants hands‑on experience, structured development, and the chance to work towards respected, industry‑recognised qualifications.
What you'll be doing
Working closely with colleagues, you'll support essential technical processing tasks, including:
Setting up quote files for new and renewal business
Completing sanctions checks
Producing quote sheets and preparing documentation
Uploading documents to external systems
Managing correspondence and diary entries
Logging premium and settlement dates
Raising invoices
Producing policy documentation using company templates
Supporting additional technical tasks as requiredYour accuracy and attention to detail will help ensure a smooth placement process for clients and brokers.
This is a service-driven role where no two days are the same. You'll prioritise varied tasks using your own initiative, with guidance from your manager. While you won't be committing the company to contracts, you'll be expected to follow company procedures and uphold our professional standards at all times.
About You
You don't need previous insurance experience, full training will be provided. What matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn.
Skills & Competencies
Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Comfortable working with numbers
Strong communication skills (email, phone and video calls)
Detail-focused, proactive and self‑motivated
Keen to learn and develop professionally
Willing to work towards the Lloyd's Introductory Test or CII Award in London Market InsuranceQualifications & Experience
Minimum GCSE-level education
Able to complete at least 15 hours of CPD annually (FCA requirement)Why you should apply
Friendly, collaborative team environment
Clear training and development pathways
Exposure to the global London insurance market
Support and funding for professional qualifications
A role that develops and grows with youInterested? Apply today!
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