Lockton – About Us

Since its foundation in 1966 Lockton has grown to become one of the world’s largest privately held independent Insurance companies by helping clients achieve their business objectives. Today with more than 10,750 Associates in over 125 offices worldwide, Lockton’s dynamic and innovative organisation truly embraces its uncommonly independent status.

Cultural team fit is one of the most important elements for us. We have worked hard to build a harmonious team of talented individuals who have the skills and training to be able to operate in a collaborative, supported and inclusive environment across the whole of the Lockton business to allow you the opportunity to learn and grow your career with us.

Lockton are going through a sustained period of growth which means we are consistently working on new and exciting client assignments. This means we are looking for a Team Assistant to join our Risk Practices division – this is an ideal role for someone looking to start or resume their professional career.

Lockton Risk Practices

The Risk Practices division of Lockton comprises teams of experts across Bid Management, Risk Engineering, Risk Finance and Alternative Risk Transfer and Actuarial services. They provide wide ranging services to our clients to help them better manage their risk exposure, alongside our expert insurance teams.

Team Administrator Role – What is involved?

As a Team Administrator you will support the Risk Practices team on a variety of tasks, including arranging internal and external meetings and team events, supporting the team with sanctions checks, updating the content library and supporting the team on meetings.

What are the typical responsibilities as a Team Administrator?

• Content librarian and database ownership - collating and maintaining up-to-date “best version” of frequently used content, including maintenance of Teams groups, Industry verticals and Business Projects files
• Providing administrative support across the team including arranging meetings, taking meeting notes, processing expense requests
• Support for the Bid Management team on client requests, arranging meetings, following up on agreed actions
• Arranging and coordinating training sessions for the Bid Management team – booking venue, confirming attendance, ensure materials required are available
• Completing sanctions checks for prospective clients – this requires researching information and providing updates to the teams on findings
• Logging RfPs and presentations with design as they come in.
• Updating the team portfolio of CV’s / biographies, photos, testimonials and case studies
• Arranging team socials, charity event, sports, Lockton events and anniversaries.
• Providing Smartsheet admin support as required

What skills and experience would we like you to have?

• This role would be ideal for someone looking to start or resume their professional career as a Personal or Team Assistant – all training for the role will be provided so no previous experience required.
• What is most important to us is a positive, pro-active, enthusiastic attitude and approach to work
• Ideally you will have achieved 3 A-levels or equivalent
• Due to the nature of the work you will need to be organized, proficient in using Microsoft office and be comfortable with written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues at all level
• You will need to be confident, outgoing and a self-starter due to the range of individuals you will interact with in this role
• Have the desire to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial team in a growing organisation to build your career!

About Lockton

Lockton is the world’s largest independent insurance broker.

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better; independence.

Lockton’s private ownership empowers it’s 10,750+ Associates doing business in over 140 countries to focus solely on clients’ risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe. Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results.

Our 97% client retention rate speaks for itself.

For the last nine consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognised Lockton as a ‘Best Place to Work in Insurance’ – an achievement we are immensely proud of!