Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech startup that is revolutionizing insurance pricing with transparent AI.

Since 2016 our skilled R&D team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers and Actuaries has developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing process in an unprecedented way.

Our solution is a SaaS platform which allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods. constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.

Akur8 has been already selected:

• In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2023
• In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
• In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
• As No.24 in Sønr’s World Top 100 Insurtech Companies 2022
• As 3rd best overall (worldwide) in the CodinGame 2022 Software Engineering Fall Challenge

With 31 nationalities within our team, and offices in Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan & Cologne, Akur8’s solution is international by design. Servicing 85 clients across 3 continents and targeting all non-life insurance carriers, we focus on more mature markets for faster expansion.

To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.

Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. Akur8 puts diversity and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.

Akur8 is looking for a Workplace Experience Manager to join our People team to support our growth by taking full ownership of our offices, Corporate Social Responsibility and Internal Events management.

As Akur8 is growing fast we are looking for a Workplace Experience Manager to accompany and support our growth and make sure that everything is running smoothly in all our offices. We regard well being in the office as a key part of Akur8’s commitment as an employer and this position is key to maximise everyone’s happiness on a day to day basis. We are looking for someone who is proactive and empathetic, can demonstrate full autonomy, take initiatives that are relevant to the company and generally multi-task in a fast paced environment !

Key responsibilities include:

Workplace Management 

• Manage the day-to-day office operations, ensuring our offices are maintained to a high standard, and spot necessary adjustments, fixes, repairs and improvements 
• Optimise the office layout and help the management team find the right solutions as we scale
• Manage the onboarding/offboarding process of Akur8’s team members (desk, access badge, corporate goodies etc) 
• Foster effective communication with employees, addressing office inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner, prioritising and managing them for potential action
• Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment, actively listening to employees and incorporating their feedback
• Manage our facility management providers and services, including relationships with our building manager, management of the services that are contractually required to provide (cleaning, maintenance, availability of common equipment, security aspects etc.)
• Ensure that office policies regarding the safety and security of the offices are respected (registering visitors, locking office doors etc.)
• Keep a clean inventory : manage snacks, office supplies, goodies… and place orders when necessary
• Manage suppliers’ invoices and payments, and ensure our financial records are accurate and up-to-date, following a given annual budget 
• Support international employees from different aspects: onboarding, well-being at home and at the office, deliveries… (UK, Japan, US, Germany and Italy)
• Partner with our Directors and the wider team to support with providing administrative assistance and scheduling appointments/travel as required
• Participate in the internal communication : office information, good practices… 
• Find and negotiate contracts with hotels to find the best rates for our corporate travels 
• Proactively suggest any relevant initiative that you think could improve the general quality of life at Akur8

Corporate Social Responsibility 

• Support the company in reducing its environmental impact (air, water, soil, human health) and improving its social impact
• Raise awareness, train and mobilise employees and company stakeholders in sustainable development issues, and provide them with the tools and knowledge they need to take action in favour of sustainable development in the workplace and beyond (reducing carbon footprint, raising awareness of eco-actions, etc.). 
• Collaborate with the company's stakeholders, such as suppliers, employees, NGOs and local authorities, to strengthen the company's social and environmental responsibility 
• Create CSR reports on the company's performance in terms of sustainable development, so as to be able to communicate both internally and externally in a transparent and reliable manner.

Events Management 

• Evaluate and suggest the right events that fits our team members and internal culture 
• Support a collaborative team environment and project manage major internal events from A to Z following the event budget 
• Oversee our employee initiatives tool Teamstarter 
• Provide assistance in organising events for the ERG Group when needed 
• Communicate on Akur8 activities, successes and events using Instagram and our onboarding tool Wobee 

Requirements

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have 3-5 years' experience in a similar Office Management / Administrative / Hospitality role
• You're dynamic, with a “can-do will-do” attitude,  you like operational jobs where expectations are as much in the administrative tasks as in the field 
• Are an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, with fluency in both French and English
• Have working knowledge of Google Suite and other office management software, with some knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Are well organised, detail oriented, proactive and quality focused
• Excel in a collaborative and friendly team environment
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines

Benefits

As a member of our team, you’ll be able to learn from highly skilled colleagues, with a strong Tech DNA,  that are eager to share their knowledge and passion with a caring mindset.

But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun, including karaoke, team lunches, playing sports as well as the occasional ‘happy hour’.

In addition to this, we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid office / home office policy
• Continuous learning
• 25 days of paid holidays + RTT
• Gym membership with Gymlib
• On-site gym facilities / corporate sporting activities
• Swile lunch vouchers
• Excellent health insurance (including the possibility of family coverage)
• Relocation support
• Sponsored crèche access
• Beautiful office in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris
• Free cafeteria with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks