Foresters Friendly Society is based in central Southampton and is easily accessible by public transport. We offer a friendly, relaxed and pleasant environment to work in, as well as an active social committee who frequently organise staff events.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer that cares about doing things right, that values our people and that understands the importance of a truly engaged workforce. As part of a nationally recognised and respected scheme, Best Companies have accredited us as a ‘Best company to work for’ following our third staff survey with them.
Building on our staff engagement from last year’s Best Companies survey in 2022, we are proud to have achieved outstanding rankings of :
- 7th place in the national Financial Sector list
- 25th place in the national level category of Small Companies
- 32nd place in the Regional – South East category.
These achievements acknowledge the focus that we have put on employee engagement and our goal to be an employer of choice.
Please find below links to the current career opportunities available with us:
Head Office Vacancy
Administrative Assistant
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our growing and very busy team. You will be working as part of the Group Team dealing with the administration related to new business, claims and premiums. Your passion will be providing excellent customer service and assistance.
Administrative Assistant, your duties:
- Managing claims and associated documentation in a professional and timely manner (notification documents, processing, calculations and maintenance of a group claim card index – in accordance with Service Standard Agreement)
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensuring any cheques or BACS payments raised are accurately calculated and checked
- Monitoring and administering premium breakdowns from Brokers
- Advising Accounts of any BACS premiums in advance and reconciliation
- Overseeing new applications and health declarations (preparing checklists, updating Brokers, adding to the Group System)
- Making sure all procedures for claims are up to date
- Assisting with the training of the new team members
Administrative Assistant, perfect applicant:
- Minimum 5 GCSEs A-C or 9-4 including English & Maths
- Understanding of Financial Services industry
- Familiarity with mutual sector and friendly societies
- Confident communicator – over email, telephone and face to face
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
- Excellent time-management and organisational skills
- Friendly, approachable and reliable
- Financial Services industry qualifications i.e., CF/FP would be desirable
Administrative Assistant, the benefits:
- Competitive salary and pension provision
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising to 27 days after 5 years and 29 days after 10 years) and the day off for your birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 3 extra days per annum
- Group Life Assurance – 4 times your salary
- WPA Cash Plan
- Bonus based on individual performance – up to 5% of your salary each year
- Staff discounts
- Pension provision – 10%
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice line
Offers will be conditional upon pre-employment checks, including financial checks, being completed to the Society’s satisfaction.
Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with Foresters Friendly Society in providing HR and Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.
Membership Roles
Branch Secretary vacancy – ‘Lush & Alexandra’ No. 5916 (Salisbury)
Branch Secretary vacancy
- Branch: ‘Lush & Alexandra’ No. 5916
- Location: Hybrid working – Remote/Branch Meeting location in Salisbury
- Honorarium: As agreed by the Branch. Honorarium details will be provided upon application.
- Hours: Flexible part-time hours. Full details will be provided upon application.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Branch Secretary to join our dynamic and supportive network of branches, to administer branch ‘Lush & Alexandra’ No. 5916, based in Salisbury. As Branch Secretary you will provide oversight of the branch and drive the continuous improvement of service delivered to branch members. If you are a confident communicator and possess basic administrative, I.T. and bookkeeping skills, this may be the role for you.
Branch ‘Lush & Alexandra’ No. 5916 is an active branch that holds regular meetings and social functions.
To apply for the role or for further information, please contact Glyn Carpenter on 01373 462963 or at [email protected] or the Branch Development Officer, Trish Slade on [email protected]. Applications may close at any time, so interested applicants should apply as soon as possible.
Branch Secretary vacancy – ‘Castledean’ No. 3797 (Horndean, Hampshire)
Branch Secretary vacancy
- Branch: ‘Castledean’ No. 3797
- Location: Hybrid working – Remote/Branch Meeting location in Horndean, Hampshire.
- Honorarium: As agreed by the Branch. Honorarium details will be provided upon application.
- Hours: Flexible part-time hours. Full details will be provided upon application.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Branch Secretary to join our dynamic and supportive network of branches, to administer branch ‘Castledean’ No. 3797, based in Horndean, Hampshire. As Branch Secretary you will provide oversight of the branch and drive the continuous improvement of service delivered to branch members. If you are a confident communicator and possess basic administrative, I.T. and bookkeeping skills, this may be the role for you.
Branch ‘Castledean’ No. 3797 is an active branch that holds regular meetings and social functions.
To apply for the role or for further information, please contact the branch on [email protected] or the Branch Development Officer, Linda Levett on [email protected]. Applications may close at any time, so interested applicants should apply as soon as possible.
Branch Secretary vacancy – ‘Swan’ No. 498 (Leeds)
Branch Secretary vacancy
- Branch: ‘Swan’ No. 498
- Location: Hybrid working – Remote/Branch Meeting location at Spinning Wheel Social Club, Admiral Street, Dewsbury Road, Leeds, LS11 5NJ (7pm Start – Bi-Monthly)
- Honorarium: As agreed by the Branch. Honorarium details will be provided upon application.
- Hours: Flexible part-time hours. Full details will be provided upon application.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Branch Secretary to join our dynamic and supportive network of branches, to administer branch ‘Swan’ No. 498, based in Leeds. As Branch Secretary you will provide oversight of the branch and drive the continuous improvement of service delivered to branch members. If you are a confident communicator and possess basic administrative, I.T. and bookkeeping skills, this may be the role for you.
Branch ‘Swan’ No. 498 is an active branch that holds regular meetings and social functions.
To apply for the role or for further information, please contact the branch on [email protected] or the Branch Development Officer, Brooklyn Andrew on [email protected]. Applications may close at any time, so interested applicants should apply as soon as possible.