Chief Operations Officer

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Howden Group Full time
CEO Specialty Job Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Chief Operating Officer to drive business management and oversee key project management initiatives at the Howden Group.

Estimated annual salary: $120,000 - $180,000.

Job Description:
  • Business Management Support:
  1. Assist in developing the company's vision, strategy, and strategic plans.
  2. Support agenda setting for various key governance forums and leadership meetings.
  3. Prepare and organise materials for meetings, presentations, and executive reports, ensuring clarity and impact.
  4. Serve as a liaison between the CEO and various business units, facilitating communication and collaboration across functions.
  5. Collaborate with finance and marketing teams to prepare content and materials for CEO communications and presentations.
  • Project Management:
  1. Lead and manage strategic projects as assigned by the CEO, ensuring successful execution and alignment with organisational priorities.
  2. Conduct targeted analyses (e.g. financial, competitor, market) to support decision-making and provide actionable insights for the CEO.
  3. Serve as the primary point of contact for the CEO on cross-functional projects, facilitating coordination and managing deliverables across the leadership team to ensure timely and effective outcomes.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Extensive consulting experience or a proven background in strategy development and project management.
  • Experience in the insurance industry is essential.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong analytical abilities with a solid understanding of financial data and performance metrics.
  • Proven problem-solving skills, with a focus on actionable, results-driven solutions.
  • Expertise in writing business cases, proposals, and presentations that effectively communicate complex ideas and strategies.
  • Comfortable interacting with senior executives, including C-level leaders, and confidently navigating executive-level discussions.
  • Quick to adapt and able to hit the ground running in dynamic environments.
  • A self-starter with a results-oriented mindset, demonstrating a strong bias for action and accountability.
  • Excellent in building and nurturing relationships across the business.
Benefits:
  • We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
  • We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

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