Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job type
Full-Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Job level
Professional
Job ID
10602
Company
HSB
Employment type
Regular
Area of expertise
Engineering & Inspection
About the job
Job title: Senior Leadership Support Assistant
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Total reward package: Up to £45,322 per annum
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum, dependant 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
In addition to a competitive salary and excellent work-life balance, you will also receive a rewards package of over £8,000 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.