Key Takeaways
- Complete a Level 3 Insurance apprenticeship while working in a permanent role.
- Earn £28,000 per year.
- Work in London, with at least 4 days per week in the office.
- Applications close on 13 November 2026.
About the Role
This is an 18-month development programme where you will join Howden in a permanent role from day one.
What You'll Be Doing
- Learn how insurance solutions support organisations operating internationally.
- Use your attention to detail skills to make sure client records are accurate and kept up to date.
- Support the administration of insurance policies and contracts, including updating records and processing documentation changes.
- Support with a range of process improvement projects to identify new ways to improve team efficiency.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the business to ensure we are delivering exceptional service to our clients.
What We're Looking For
No experience is required; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
You’ll be:
- Curious and eager to learn about business, global markets and the insurance industry.
- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Comfortable working with numbers, data and information.
- A strong communicator who enjoys working with different people.
- Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate, high-quality work.
- Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others and contributing to shared goals.
To be eligible for our apprenticeship, you must:
- Have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
- Have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years.
- Have achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.
- Not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with the content of this apprenticeship.
Application Process
Our application process is designed to help you show your potential, not to test what you already know!
- Online application form – no CV required: We believe you're more than just a document, so we won’t ask you to submit a CV. Please upload a blank document on the application form.
- Online gamified assessment: These games will help us understand your natural strengths and how you approach different situations. There are no right or wrong answers. You can complete this stage on your phone or laptop, whichever suits you best!
- Pre-recorded video interview: You will record your answers to a few questions using your phone or laptop, giving you the chance to tell us more about yourself in your own time in a relaxed setting.
- Assessment centre: Our final stage is an in-person assessment centre. You'll take part in some fun group activities and meet our team in a relaxed setting. This day is all about getting to know you better and for you to see what it's like to be part of Howden and experience our culture. We'll cover all your travel costs for this day!
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to complete fully funded professional and technical qualifications relevant for your role and career pathway.
- Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day off for Christmas.
- Competitive salary and generous pension scheme.
- Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.
- Cycle to work loan scheme and discount on gym memberships.
- 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes.
Working Arrangements
- You’re expected to work in the office at least 4 days per week and must live within a commutable distance.
About Howden
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. We're experts helping clients adapt and thrive in a changing world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees and spanning 56 countries.
Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden.
Values
At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
- Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
- 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
Reasonable Adjustments
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.