Business Development Intern 2027

Howden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 148,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6 days of paid leave

Buddy support

Training & development

Access to health policies

Job summary

Howden in London is offering a paid Business Development Summer Internship for 2027. You’ll join either Financial Institutions or Sport & Entertainment, work on live projects with senior colleagues, and develop client management and opportunity spotting skills.

You’ll research prospects, build relationships, prepare sales materials, and contribute to opportunities with banks, asset managers, stadiums and venues.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year of study from any degree background.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to achieve goals.
• Organised and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Research potential clients across sectors related to the team you join and learn about their business, priorities and potential needs.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Organisation

Proactive

Education

Penultimate year student

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Specialty Business Development Summer Internship

Please read before submitting: You may only apply to one summer internship programme for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in them not being considered.

Location: London

Start date: June 2027

Salary: £32,500 pro-rata for 10 weeks

Duration: 10-week programme

Business Development Summer Internship

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?

No insurance experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!

You’ll be:

• 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.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. 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*.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

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