AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.
AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.
Job overview:
As an Assistant Business Manager, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of important activities across our business. You’ll assist the COO Business Manager in the execution and delivery of responsibilities across the COO function. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills by preparing reports, organising meetings, tracking progress and building strong relationships with teams and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the COO Business Manager with key deliverables and project tasks
- Prepare agendas, reports, presentations and meeting materials
- Assist in organising meetings, site visits and team activities
- Track progress on actions and ensure deadlines are met
- Help coordinate recruitment, training and the UK Digital Sustainability Programme
- Support communication efforts across the COO function
- Contribute to quality management and project delivery
Work arrangements:
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events.
Your skills & experience:
- Stakeholder management at a senior level
- Presentation delivery and content skills
- Communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Interest in business, technology, or leadership roles
- Ability to work well with others and follow instructions
- Basic understanding of business or IT concepts is a plus, but not essential
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
How to apply:
To apply, click on the ‘apply now’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to lauren.cooper@axa-uk.co.uk.
We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.
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