Insurance Apprenticeship

Howden Group Holdings; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance group located in Eastleigh is seeking an Insurance Apprentice to join their Consumer & Local Commercial team. This position offers full on-the-job training and the chance to achieve industry-recognized qualifications. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for learning in a collaborative environment. Benefits include 22 days of holiday, a comprehensive range of lifestyle benefits, and support for diversity and adaptiveness in the workplace.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare Cashplan

Discounts on gym membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and gain industry recognised qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Join the Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team as an Insurance Apprentice.
• Receive on-the-job training and support to achieve qualifications.
• Contribute to product development and teamwork.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Passionate about learning

Ability to change direction

Education

No formal requirements stated

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 23,000 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.

You’ll learn on the job, and training opportunities will help you progress.

We are actively looking for an Insurance Apprentice to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful organisation, where you will be provided with full training on the job and the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications.

About you

Does this sound like you?

Entrepreneurial

You have an independent spark that makes you think - and do - things differently. You seize opportunities and make things happen.

Passionate

When your work goes hand‑in‑hand with your passions, everything clicks. From climate to charities, sports to science, your enthusiasm is infectious!

Game‑changer

Your restless spirit pushes you to do more. You're not afraid to change direction and build on the skills you have.

What’s in it for you?

• Cert CII qualified within 12 - 18 months
• Opportunity to join a highly successful organisation, where you will be provided with full on the job training
• Develop a clear career path with strong potential for progression.
• Work in a collaborative, diverse environment where you can contribute to new products, volunteer, or fundraise.

Rewards:

We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that’s why we offer:

• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service
• A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:
  • Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen
  • Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury
  • Contributory pension scheme –5% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
  • Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits
• Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:
  • Discounts on gym membership across the UK
  • Salary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase
  • Access to a range of insurance polices through Howden at discounted rates
  • Access to hundreds of high‑street retailer discounts

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*.

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.

Permanent