Job Title:Operations Support Technician

Location: London/Hybrid (Typically 2/3 days in the office)

Type: Full time – Permanent (If you are a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please do still get in touch)

At Price Forbes, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity.

Working at Price Forbes means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of our innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own.

Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you.

What we can offer:

We offer much more than just an inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and so much more. All of this with a supportive management team as well as working alongside some of the industry’s top talent.

You’ll have access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans etc.

Further perks of working with us (Fixed benefits):

• Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%).
• Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you.
• Competitive salary.
• Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Group annual bonus scheme.

Manager says:

The purpose of the roleis to providea professional administrative support service to the Account Managers and Brokers including accurate and timely production of documentation, setting up accounts and tasks associated with settlement of funds.

To assist the wider team to work on allocated tasks and projects as directed by management, in order to support the business and ensure delivery of first-class client service. Wider operations support may be required.

Demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with a complex, varied and demanding workload.

Main Responsibilities:

• Account Opening, completion and collation of Terms of Business Agreements along with appreciation of compliance and risk requirements to onboard Clients, Third Parties and Markets.
• Drafting of Market Reform Contracts
• Creation of UMRs for Account Managers
• Endorsement creation for Account Managers
• Issuance of regulatory documentation
• Notices of Cancellation procedure
• Adjustments calculations
• Liaison with Claims on behalf of Account Managers and Brokers
• Obtaining Premium Status updates from Finance Team
• Utilise in-house, Lloyd’s and Company market systems including GlobalXB, Edge, Whitespace, CLASS, LORS and Ardonagh group computer systems
• Manage and undertake assigned project work to time scales as directed
• Pick up wider administration tasks across the Aviation Team where required

Client Service:

• Escalate any potential problems to Brokers and Account Managers.
• Demonstrate the ability to liaise with Clients and Colleagues on a range of routine and exceptional matters.
• Support Price Forbes colleagues to ensure that appropriate client service standards are understood and met.
• Use Client feedback to increase Customer Satisfaction.

Representing Price Forbes:

• Develop excellent working relationships
• Champion the Price Forbes name and core values.

Compliance:

• Comply with relevant legal, regulatory and Ardonagh compliance requirements, Errors and Omissions (E&O) compliance procedures and quality initiatives. Operates within authority levels of the role.
• Escalate any potential E&O's to Divisional Directors and the Legal & Compliance team at the earliest opportunity.
• Refers issues outside own authority and knowledge level to relevant management.
• Demonstrates awareness of Service Level Agreements impacted by the role.

The above list of responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such tasks as reasonably expected within the scope of the role.

Person Specification:

Essentials:

• A Levels and / or 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Previous experience in a similar capacity or equivalent.
• Ability to work with employees at all organisational levels.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirables:

• Proficiency in MS Outlook (email).
• Intermediary level proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Collaborative team working approach.
• Good written language skills.

Think you don’t meet every requirement?

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive . If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match what we are looking for, please apply anyway. You might just be the right fit for the job, or other opportunities we may have within the wider Group.

Interview Process:
At Price Forbes, we have a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company:

• Submit your application with your CV, emphasising your skills and experience related to the job.
• Our Talent Acquisition team will then arrange a call where they can tell you more about the role and the team. We want to learn about your motivation and goals, what you can bring to Price Forbes, and answer any immediate questions.
• If successful, you will generally be invited to engage in a 1-hour interview with the Hiring Manager and selected team members, via teams or in person. We will discuss our technologies, key skills, and team dynamics and provide further opportunity to ask any questions. This is your chance to voice your thoughts on the role and we will outline our expectations and ensure this role aligns with your ambitions for the future.
• Depending on the role, you may be invited to attend a second stage interview with further members of the team.

If successful or unsuccessful, we always try and move quickly in presenting an offer or providing feedback.

We truly value the diversity of our teams and as a Group, we are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, as we appreciate every perspective is a significant part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

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