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 24,000 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.
The Role
The Howden CAP (Capital Advisory & Placement) Real Estate Industry Lead is hiring a highly organised and commercially minded Executive Assistant & Business Development Support professional to provide executive assistance, business development, reporting, and event coordination support.
This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different areas of responsibility. The role combines structured executive support with data analysis, reporting, and coordination responsibilities. It offers the opportunity to work closely with the Real Estate Industry Lead and the Client Engagement team, supporting day-to-day business development activity.
What you'll do
Executive & Administrative Support
Manage expenses using Chrome River and coordinate invoice payments with the Accounts team
Organise and stay on top of all internal and external meetings
Organise and book all flights and accommodation for trips
Full access and control of day-to-day diary management
Inbox management, including taking control of emails whilst on holiday, at conferences, or at events
Join calls to take meeting notes and circulate actions where required
Work closely with the Events team to support the organisation of events and conferences
Real Estate Business Development Support
Attend and circulate notes from monthly cross-sell meetings
Prepare weekly meeting sheets for all meetings
Produce monthly deal reports from the CRM
Conduct industry research
Maintain excellent knowledge of the CRM to extract Real Estate data and revenue information when required
Coordinate quarterly Real Estate credentials updates
Coordinate annual Real Estate statistics updates
Produce the Quarterly Real Estate Cross-Sell Newsletter by working closely with the Client Engagement team
Event Coordination
Coordinate events, including planning input, business case support, invite lists, and budget tracking
Manage and track all ongoing invites
Work closely with the Events team to support delivery and ensure smooth execution
Support tracking of opportunities and follow-ups arising from events
Who we're looking for
Proven track record in an assistant role supporting an MD or senior executive
Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
Confident written communication skills, including note-taking and report preparation
Comfortable working with data and producing structured reports
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with CRM systems preferred
Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
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:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
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.
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