Position Overview & Specifications

Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a reputable business in the East Grinstead area who are currently in search of an Office Assistant to join their team.

Key duties:

Sending forms to prospective clients
Administering new business for the policies (Issuing paperwork)
Administering renewals for policies (Issuing paperwork)
Assisting new and existing customers by email, letter and phone
Research into clients to verify policy is suitable
Answering phones and directing to appropriate employee
Filing and maintaining of records
Taking payments

Other Occasional duties:

Sales trips to markets or exhibitions & re-visiting prospects
Assisting other staff if requested
Opening Mail
Processing Outgoing Mail
Other office duties as may be required
This is an administrative role over a sales role. The sales element is in an advisory capacity as opposed to being sales driven

Experience:

Ideally some office administration experience
Preference given to those with any previous experience / knowledge of the insurance industry (Not essential)
Highly organised
IT literate
Articulate and approachable demeanour
Happy conversing over the phone and via email with clients
Someone with good numerical ability would be advantageous

What’s in it for you?

Salary of circa £21K - £22K (Pro rata if working less than 5 days per week)
Can consider someone for either 2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week
1 hour for lunch
Pension scheme
Regular salary reviews
Progression opportunities
Option for hybrid working after training period
Other benefits to be discussed at interview

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NB: Lloyd Recruitment Services would like to thank you for taking the time to apply, however due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits: