Talent Acquisition Apprenticeship Programme 2027

targetjobs UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£28,000 salary

Fully funded professional quals

18‑month apprenticeship development

25 days annual leave + holidays

Pension and health benefits

Volunteering days

Job summary

Howden is hiring a Talent Acquisition Apprentice in the United Kingdom. You will join a permanent team and complete an 18‑month development programme to build technical knowledge, skills, and confidence for a career in recruitment.

No prior insurance experience is required; you will be taught everything needed. You will gain exposure to the full recruitment process and contribute to engaging campaigns and candidate communications.

Qualifications

• No prior insurance experience required; training provided.
• Must have the right to work in the UK and be resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn how the Talent Acquisition team partners with hiring managers to build high performing teams.
• Support creation of clear and engaging job descriptions and recruitment content.
• Arrange interviews and assessment centres by coordinating schedules with candidates and teams.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the process and provide updates.
• Help manage candidate emails and respond professionally and promptly.
• Review first-stage applications and learn to identify candidates with potential.
• Learn to review live and pre-recorded video interviews.
• Conduct market research and help identify trends and insights.
• Learn to use systems and tools that support recruitment processes.

Skills

Genuine interest in recruitment

Clear communicator

Relationship building

Organised

Curious learner

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4)

Tools

Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

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.
Help Find the Talent Who Will Shape Howden’s Future
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.
Our Talent Acquisition team partners with business leaders across Howden to attract and recruit the talented people who drive our success. Combining recruitment, marketing, and talent strategy, the team promotes career opportunities, assesses candidates, and delivers an excellent experience throughout the recruitment journey.
As a Talent Acquisition Apprentice, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full recruitment process. You’ll help create engaging recruitment campaigns, communicate with candidates, and support the team in finding the people who will contribute to Howden’s future growth.
You’ll be placed in one of the following teams:

• Specialised Talent Acquisition: Recruiting experienced professionals into our specialist divisions.
• Early Careers: Supporting the attraction, marketing and recruitment of apprentices, interns and graduates across Howden.

You’ll join Howden in 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 Talent Acquisition team, where you will work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.
During The Programme, You'll

• Learn how our Talent Acquisition team partners with hiring managers to understand the skills, experience, and capabilities to build high performing teams.
• Support the team in creating clear and engaging job descriptions and recruitment marketing content.
• Arrange interviews and assessment centres by coordinating diaries and confirming availability with candidates and hiring teams.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process, collecting information and providing clear updates on their applications.
• Help manage candidate email inboxes and respond to questions professionally and promptly.
• Review first‑stage applications and learn how the team identifies candidates with the right skills and potential.
• Learn how to review and assess live and pre‑recorded video interviews.
• Conduct market and competitor research and help the team identify key trends and insights.
• Learn how to use the systems and tools that support the recruitment process.

Who are we looking for?
No insurance experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
You’ll Be

• Genuinely interested in recruitment and helping people find the right career opportunities.
• A clear and confident communicator who enjoys speaking with different people.
• Friendly, supportive, and able to build positive relationships.
• Attentive to detail when reviewing information, arranging interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Organised and able to manage different tasks and priorities.
• Positive, proactive, and willing to contribute ideas.
• Curious and eager to learn about Howden, recruitment, and the wider insurance industry.
• Comfortable adapting when priorities or circumstances change.
• Resilient and able to stay focused when working in a busy environment.
• Motivated to deliver a positive experience for candidates and colleagues.

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.

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

• £28,000 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 and an additional day off at Christmas.
• Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support, and a range of employee benefits and insurance products.
• 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes.

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