Job description

Who We Are

Since its inception, Aventum Group has sought a different approach to insurance. We are on a mission to be the ‘most inspiring specialty (re)insurance group in the world’.

At the heart of Aventum are our people. Working together in dynamic, service-focused teams, we prioritise our customers in everything we do. Collaboration fuels our success, courage drives our innovation and continuous improvement keeps us ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Our shared commitment is to revolutionise insurance for the better, one day at a time.

We also believe that investing in our people is investing in our future. By empowering people across the Group to develop their careers, advance within the Group, and embrace new challenges, we build an environment where growth and learning never stop.

Our competitive benefits package, offered via a flexible benefits platform, reflects this. Beyond core benefits, employees have the freedom to tailor their benefits to meet their individual needs, supporting their unique goals and ambitions.

Role Summary

The IT 2nd Line Support Engineer role sits within the IT Service Desk Team and their purpose is to lead and oversee the IT Support for Aventum Group and all associated entities.

We are looking for a promising candidate who wishes to continue their personal development whilst ensuring the needs of the business are met and expectations exceeded.

This role will require support in all aspects of IT across the group. Tickets are sent via email to our Helpdesk (Zendesk) and need to be solved in line with our SLAs.

Role Responsibilities

Maintain a 99% SLA.
Ensure the Joiners, Changers, and Leaver’s processes are followed correctly.
End-user support regarding IT applications.
Administration of cloud-based applications – Microsoft 365.
Setting and supporting IT equipment (Mobile phones, PCs/ Laptops, routers/switches, Printers/ Scanners).
Running scheduled IT processes, i.e., system backups.
Maintaining hardware stock levels and keeping IT areas tidy (stock cupboard & IT room & desks).
Ensuring that all IT hardware/ equipment is on and in working order each morning in our London office.
Assist IT Services Team Leader with:
Azure administration
IT projects
Domain management
Network management
Application management
Hardware Management

Role Requirements

Worked in the Insurance sector
Support/Helpdesk Desk experience
Experience with Policy Admin Systems
Microsoft 365 applications.
IT qualifications would be an advantage.

Skills & Abilities

Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.
Good knowledge of IT collaboration apps i.e., Teams.
Experience working in a service providing environment under pressure.
Team player.
Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
Flexible with working hours and task list.
Flexibility to travel to support/visit remote sites.
Good time management.
Proactive and responsive.

Management Duties

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to share that 93% of our employees say they can be themselves at work. We aim to hire our industry's finest people because the best people drive the best outcomes. And we forever challenge the status quo because we know there are always ways to improve things. Because together, we're limitless.

We value applicants from all backgrounds and foster a culture of inclusivity. We understand the need for flexibility, so work in a hybrid model. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

FCA Conduct Rules

Under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime the FCA and Aventum expects that: