This no limits approach means that we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative - doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we're using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.
We are actively looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join our growing Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful team and develop your experience and career within a management position. You will be responsible for supporting day to day running of the branch and will be involved in, developing and coaching team members to realise their potential and develop their skills.
About you:
- You will be a great communicator who will share knowledge, experience and best practices.
- You understand the importance of working collaboratively with your team to deliver results.
- You will lead with a people first mindset - our culture is important to us, and we believe in supporting and empowering our teams to deliver a world class service; to always exceed our client expectations.
- You will be commercially minded, with the ability to analyse data and make evidence-based decisions whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Enthusiasm and resilience will be needed to care for our existing client base as well as finding new business opportunities. With the support of the wider business, you will be accountable for decision making, acting quickly, making decisions based on what is right for our clients, teams, and the business.
- You will have the ambition to go beyond expectations for our teams and our clients. You will always exhibit the right behaviours whether everything is going well, or there are challenges.
Rewards:
We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that's why we offer:
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22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service
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A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:
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Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen
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Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury
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Contributory pension scheme - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025
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Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits
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Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:
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Discounts on gym membership across the UK
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Salary sacrifice schemes - Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase
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Access to discounted personal health policies - Critical illness, private medical, dental plans
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A range of insurance products available commission free, including home, motor, travel and specialist vehicles
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Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of work