Business Development Intern 2027

Howden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 days paid leave

Buddy support

Structured development and training

Deferred graduate offer

Health policy discounts

Job summary

Howden is offering a 10-week Specialty Business Development Internship in London. You will start with an induction and then join either Financial Institutions or Sport & Entertainment teams to work on live projects, learning how to win new business and develop client relationships in a global insurance brokerage.

During the programme you’ll research potential clients, analyze opportunities, collaborate to identify suitable fits for Howden, and help prepare sales materials while engaging with

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student from any degree background.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with a wide range of people.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to achieve goals even when faced with setbacks.

Responsibilities

• Research potential clients across sectors related to the team you join.
• Build understanding of how businesses operate to spot opportunities for Howden.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities that fit Howden.
• Analyse new business opportunities by reviewing companies and trends.
• Assist in preparing compelling sales materials and client proposals.
• Reach out to prospective clients via phone and email.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

Penultimate year student

Job description

Specialty Business Development Summer Internship

Location: London

Duration: 10-week programme

Spot New Opportunities and Help Howden Grow

Looking for more than just work experience? If you enjoy building relationships and are curious about how a global insurance broker wins new business, develops client partnerships and helps organisations manage risk, this could be the perfect way to spend your summer.

Our Business Development teams help bring new business into Howden by connecting with a range of industries. Opportunities are available in both Sport & Entertainment and Financial Institutions.

In Sport & Entertainment, you'll directly with Premier League football stadiums, sports clubs and concert venues. In Financial Institutions, you'll gain exposure to banks, asset managers and other financial organisations. You'll develop an understanding of client management, identifying business opportunities and the specialist solutions that support some of the world's most exciting industries.

The 10-week programme is designed to give you meaningful exposure to the world of insurance and business development while helping you develop the knowledge, professional skills and confidence to kick start your career.

Better still, our programme offers a direct pathway into our Autumn 2028 graduate roles, subject to business needs and individual performance.

What you'll be doing?

You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Financial Institutions or Sport & Entertainment team to work alongside experienced colleagues on live projects and deals.

During the programme, you'll:

• Research potential clients across sectors related to the team you join and learn about their business, priorities and potential needs.
• You’ll build an understanding of how businesses operate and where you can spot opportunities for Howden.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand what opportunities could be the right fit for Howden.
• Analyse new business opportunities by reviewing companies, spotting trends and uncovering potential client needs.
• Support with preparing compelling sales materials, including client presentation and proposal documents.
• Play a key role in outreach to prospective clients via phone and email.

Who are we looking for?

• In your penultimate year of study from any degree background.
• A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with a wide range of people.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to achieve your set goals despite setbacks.
• Efficient, organised and willing to adapt to different tasks and opportunities.
• Proactive and willing to get involved in a range of projects and take them in your stride.
• Collaborative and able to thrive when working in team environments.

To be eligible for our programme, you must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Why should you apply?

At Howden, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned business, we believe success is built through collaboration, learning and supporting one another. You'll gain exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structured development throughout the summer and build relationships that could shape your future career.

You’ll also benefit from:

• £32,500 pro-rata over the 10-weeks.
• Opportunity to receive a deferred graduate offer for Autumn 2028.
• Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.
• Access to a buddy to support you throughout your internship.
• 6 days of leave, fully paid, plus bank holidays.
• Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products.