Who are we?
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
At Howden - Corporate & Commercial, commercial insurance isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth. Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client’s assets and fuel their progress. When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support.
Howden - Corporate & Commercial are on the hunt for a Construction Administrator to join the team in Maidstone (initially the office will be in Sevenoaks but is moving to Maidstone February/ March 2026).
As a Construction Administrator you will support with the day-to-day tasks in the office. We are looking for a bright, personable, self-motivated individual for this role. You will be supporting a team to provide clients with appropriate advice and a quality service to meet their individual needs.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to providing outstanding service to our clients. We promote personal and professional growth. This is a full-time, permanent position with the option to work 3 days per week in our Maidstone office for a balanced work experience.
Overview:
1. To support the commercial team in a wide variety of administration tasks
2. Assist in handling and directing incoming calls and emails
3. Ensuring records are kept up to date
4. Following up on any outstanding requirements from client questions ensuring they are actioned by an appropriate team member
5. Dealing with the post on a daily basis
6. Diary Management
7. Filing
8. Providing quotes
9. liaising with key stake holders
10. Distribution of post to the correct people within the business
11. Doing ad hoc work as and when requested
Knowledge:
12. A minimum of 2 years experience in an administration position.
13. Construction background – desirable
14. Insurance experience – desirable
15. Knowledge on all Microsoft packages
Skills:
16. Accuracy and attention to detail
17. Ability to process work quickly and efficiently
18. Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
19. Excellent client service skills
20. Good negotiation and broking skills
21. Excellent oral and written communication skills
22. Ability to gather and analyse information from the client
23. Ability to identify and respond appropriately to an individual client’s level of understanding
24. Ability to persuade and influence others
Qualifications:
25. GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
26. Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
27. We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
28. We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Reasonable adjustments
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Permanent