About Islands Insurance:
At Islands Group, we’re committed to making things run smoothly and providing excellent support. As a leader in insurance, we work with a wide range of clients and partners. We’re looking for a dedicated Executive Assistant to join our team and help us keep things organized and efficient.
About the role: Executive Assistant
As an Executive Assistant at Islands Group, you’ll give high-level support to the Group Managing Director (GMD) and the Executive Team. You’ll manage important tasks, work closely with different teams, and keep things on track for our busy executives.
What you’ll be doing:
- Organise the GMD and Executive Team’s schedules, meetings, travel, and expenses.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for meetings.
- Set up agendas, prepare materials, and take notes for key meetings like Board and ExCo meetings.
- Keep communication open across the business and support teamwork.
- Help improve how we do things and encourage a focus on ongoing improvements.
- Handle tasks assigned by the GMD, like preparing board documents, following up on actions, and managing requests.
- Build and maintain good relationships with other teams to help reach company goals.
- Take on short-term projects or tasks as needed by the GMD or Executive Team.
What you’ll need:
- A degree or relevant professional qualification (ICSA or project management qualifications like PRINCE are a plus).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with people at all levels.
- Good attention to detail and a professional approach.
- Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and handle changing priorities.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice to have:
- Experience in a similar support role.
- Skills in managing projects and working under pressure.
- Knowledge of best practices in administration and time management.
Why work with us:
- Opportunities to grow and develop professionally
- A culture that encourages teamwork and improvement.
- The chance to play a key role in supporting our business and its goals.