Secretary in Amersham on the Hill

From this autumn, Barnett Waddingham will become Howden, bringing our people together as one and creating a more connected approach to retirement, benefits and risk. As you explore opportunities with us, you will see more of Howden’s name and expertise, reflecting broader capability for our clients and offering our people greater opportunities to grow, connect and develop.

We are currently recruiting an opportunity for a Secretary to join the business. This position is part of the national central services team with members located in various BW offices, delivering key and fundamental administration, and responding to helpdesk support requests. In addition, this position will help support other secretarial service teams or projects, where required, assisting the wider business area objective of delivering high quality services to the business. The Secretary role is a 12-month FTC and based in our Amersham office.

A snapshot of your day:

• Processing Incoming/Outgoing post, scanning of documents and distribution to relevant people or teams.
• Claiming and processing of Secretarial helpdesk service requests, including:
• Courier bookings
• Business Travel and accommodation bookings
• Creating and receipting of purchase orders
• Digital and print document preparation and processing (printing, sorting, formatting)
• Billing requests
• Stationery stock control and ordering for the Local office.
• Secretarial Team Meeting arrangements; booking/calendar invites, agenda preparation with local team, taking minutes and sending out in timely manner.
• Support, Implement and Maintain Information Security procedures and activities in accordance to Barnett Waddingham’s Information Security Policy.

We would love to hear from if you have:

• 5 GCSE’s, National 4/5s (Scotland) or equivalent at Grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths and English.
• Experience of previous secretarial or administration roles.
• Experience of working in professional services environment.
• Previous experience in travel booking and expenses reconciliation preferred, but not necessary.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all matters, as well as being flexible in working pattern.
• Discretion and confidentiality are essential attributes required in secretarial service delivery.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme
• Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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