Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.
KICK START YOUR CAREER WITH HOWDEN LIFE AND HEALTH
We are an award-winning* specialist life and health broker. Here at Howden, we pride ourselves on doing the heavy lifting. As an insurance broker, we work with a selected panel of insurers, making comparing multiple policies simple and easy. We provide a personalised service, focussed on getting to know exactly what our clients want from their insurance cover. Our continued growth has created several opportunities available across our Sales Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for target driven confident and proactive people who are looking for a career within the financial services Industry. Sales experience is not essential. We are more interested in your objection handling, brilliant listening skills, your infectious enthusiasm, and your dedication to providing excellent customer service. We offer full training and a structured career pathway to allow you to learn all about us, our products and ways of working. This is a fantastic opportunity for University Graduates or School Leavers along with people working in the Retail Industry who are looking for a career in Insurance.
4 Month Fixed Term Contract – If development goals are met – opportunity at the 3 months period to become a Permanent Insurance Broker
Role
- Lead generation, calling warm leads to offer clients our services.
- Handling inbound calls and supporting clients to get to the right team.
- Submitting online applications to insurers and helping our customer care teams
- Weekly develop sales and insurance skills
- If development goals are met – opportunity at the 4 months period to become a permanent Insurance Broker
What we are looking for:
Requirements
Positive, motivated, and driven to achieve results
Passion to go above and beyond for customers
Confident communicator
Proactive with a natural drive to succeed
Hybrid role - 2 days a week in Gloucester Office
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.
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
