Overview
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Duration: Permanent
Location: Gloucester
Job ref: 204268
Ecclesiastical Insurance, part of Benefact Group, is looking for a PA to join our Gloucester office. The key purpose of this role is to deliver accurate and confidential support service to the Claims Director and the Claims Department.
Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer career and development opportunities within a growing, innovative Group—where profits go to charity and good causes.
What You'll Be Doing
* Executive & Team Support — Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Claims Director and leadership team, including diary management, travel coordination, meeting organisation, and drafting communications.
* Reporting & Governance — Produce management information (MI) and reports for Board and Executive Committees, and compile SOAPs, presentations, and audit results to support strategic decision-making.
* Financial Oversight — Monitor departmental budgets, manage purchase orders and expenses, and report on spend vs budget to ensure financial control and transparency.
* Operational & Event Coordination — Organise and minute internal/external meetings, support Claims conferences and events, and maintain departmental documentation and systems.
* Risk, Compliance & Improvement — Conduct fraud and staff claim checks, maintain HR records, review business continuity plans, and lead process improvement initiatives based on audit outcomes.
* Project Support / Project Coordination — Coordinate key projects across claims, managing actions and ensuring follow up both within claims and across the business.
What You'll Need To Have
* Experience of managing and influencing internal and external stakeholders, at all levels.
* High levels of personal organisation and accuracy, with the ability to manage own workload.
* Pro-active with desire to continuously improve.
* Competent IT and data skills (including Microsoft suite).
* Understanding relevant regulations to deliver good customer outcomes.
* Understanding of data protection and importance of confidentiality.
What Makes You Stand Out
* Previous Insurance or Financial services experience
* Relevant qualifications
What We Offer
* A competitive salary - let's discuss it
* Hybrid working
* Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
* Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24%
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme
* Health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
* £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
* Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Full study support to gain professional qualifications
* Access to virtual GP
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Hear from the hiring manager
“I’m looking for a pro-active and organised personal assistant to provide confidential support to myself and the wider claims department. This role is a true partnership and an excellent opportunity to be a key member of our claims leadership team.”
About Us
Ecclesiastical Insurance offers insurance with award-winning service across a broad range of specialisms, including faith, charity, heritage, education, art and private client, real estate and schemes, across Ireland, Canada and the UK. We are a forward-thinking, energetic organisation growing into new markets with an ambition to double our size, and when we grow, we give back more.
Benefact Group is a unique international financial services group owned by a charity, with over 30 businesses. We have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade, having given away £250 million since 2014. We are committed to attracting, empowering, growing and rewarding talented people, with a strong giving ethos and a diverse, inclusive culture. We welcome applications from everyone.
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