Marketing & Events Assistant

About us

Starr is a global insurance and investment organisation providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry. Starr has grown into one of the world’s fastest‑expanding insurance organisations, writing business in 128 countries across six continents. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organisations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce.

ERS Syndicate 218 at Lloyds is managed by Starr. We are the UK’s largest specialist motor insurer with an A+ rating and have been making motoring passions and livelihoods possible since 1946. We work exclusively with motor insurance brokers to help get under the skin of the most difficult insurance risks, helping build products to meet their customer’s needs.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated Marketing and Events Assistant to join our dynamic marketing team. As a self-starter and team-oriented individual, you will play a crucial role in supporting the ERS and Starr International Marketing Managers and contributing to projects. Your responsibilities will include planning and executing broker events, co-ordinating the design and production of marketing materials, producing presentations, dealing with suppliers and finance and managing website/social media content.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about marketing to learn and grow as part of an established marketing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Helping to create outstanding online and in-person events, liaising with suppliers.
• Maintaining and updating the Starr international and ERS websites.
• Collaborating with the business to plan and deliver content across all social media channels.
• Managing our broker databases for effective communication.
• Scheduling and helping to craft engaging social media content.
• Daily project management support for global marketing projects ensuring timely delivery
• Producing PowerPoint presentations to support the team.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Outstanding Organisation: Showcase excellent administrative and prioritisation skills.
• Effective Communication: Exhibit strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Digital Proficiency: Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Experience of LinkedIn, Instagram and HubSpot would be an advantage.
• Collaborative Spirit: Build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers through effective interpersonal skills.
• Learning Mindset: Be eager to learn about marketing in a fast-paced environment.
• Online Presence: Proven experience with website and social media management preferred.

Core behavioural competencies

• Analysis and decision making
• Innovation and problem solving
• Relationships
• Communication and influence
• Development of self and others
• Resilience and adaptability

Additional Information

• A full job description can be seen here.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.