Internal Growth Execution Apprenticeship Programme 2027 - London

Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Fully funded qualifications

Structured development

25 days annual leave

Employee benefits

Job summary

Howden in London is offering an Internal Growth Execution Apprenticeship Programme starting September 2027. You’ll join a permanent role from day one while completing an 18-month development programme, working in the office 2–3 days per week and living within a commutable distance.

No prior insurance experience is required; you’ll learn on the job, gain a recognised qualification, and contribute across the Retail business while building data, presentation and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• No prior insurance experience required; we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
• Must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Live within a commutable distance to London for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to use data to track activity and progress for the team.
• Support campaigns that identify opportunities for existing clients.
• Work with marketing to create engaging communications and presentations.
• Take notes in key meetings and help follow up on actions.
• Build insurance knowledge through learning and practical experience.

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.

Internal Growth Execution Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Location: London

Start date: September 2027

Salary: £23,000

Duration: You'll join us in a permanent role from day one while completing an 18-month development programme

Structure: You’re expected to work in the office at least 2-3 days per week and must live within a commutable distance

Qualification: Level 3 apprenticeship

Internal Growth Execution Apprenticeship Programme

Help Shape How a Global Business Grows

Ready to earn, learn and launch your career? This is more than your first job. You’ll gain real experience, work towards a recognised qualification and build skills that will shape your future.

A client may already work with one part of Howden but could benefit from expertise elsewhere in the business. Our Internal Growth team spots these opportunities, connects the right people and helps turn ideas into action. You'll be working within an insurance broking business, but this is a strategic role rather than an insurance broking position.

You'll work across our Retail business, collaborate with senior leaders and help teams work together to support existing clients and grow the business. From tracking results and creating campaigns to preparing presentations and supporting projects, you'll gain a broad view of Howden and see the impact of your work.

You’ll join Howden on a permanent role and complete an 18-month development programme designed to develop your technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence to kick start your career.

What you’ll be doing?

You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Internal Growth team, where you will work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.

During the programme, you'll:

• - Learn how to use data to track activity, monitor progress and help the team understand what is working well.
• - Support campaigns that encourage teams across Howden to identify and share opportunities for existing clients.
• - Work closely with the marketing team to create engaging communications.
• - Support with preparing clear presentations and updates for meetings with senior stakeholders.
• - Play a core role in key meetings by taking accurate notes and following up on agreed actions.
• - Build your insurance knowledge through formal learning and practical experience with colleagues across the business.

Who are we looking for?

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

You’ll be:

• - Curious and keen to learn about how a business grows.
• - Confident communicating with different people and able to build positive working relationships.
• - Comfortable looking at information and data to spot patterns, gaps or opportunities.
• - Creative and willing to bring your fresh ideas to the table.
• - Organised and able to manage several tasks while keeping track of deadlines.
• - A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and sees work through to completion.
• - Adaptable and able to stay calm when priorities change or challenges arise.
• - Enthusiastic, motivated and ready to contribute as part of a wider team.

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!

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:

• - £23,000 and a generous pension scheme.
• - Completing fully funded professional qualifications relevant for your role.
• - Structured learning and development through our 18-month apprenticeship development programme.
• - 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• - Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support and a range of employee benefits and 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*.

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