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.
Our Human Resources (HR) team plays a key role in making Howdena great placeto work. We support colleagues across the Howden Groupwitheverything related to people,from hiringand welcoming new talent into the business to managing pay, benefits,performanceand well-being. We act as a supportive network for our managers and employeesand make sure everyone is set up to thrive.
Ifyouarecurious about howpeople join,growand are supported within an organisation,thiscould be the perfect first step in your career.
This is a one-year rotational apprenticeship programme where you willkick startyourcareer as a HR apprentice. Youwilljoin us in March 2026 where you will spend your first 4 months completing an introduction to HR. From September 2026,your formalapprenticeshipprogrammewillbegin,andyou will complete two 6 monthsrotationsin different departments, gaining hands-on experience and a broad understanding of how our HR functions support our people at Howden.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive team who will guide you every step of the way. One day a week will be dedicated to studying towards aLevel 3 HR qualification, all whilst earning a salary and gaining valuable real-world experience.Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will complete aLevel 4 HR qualificationand join a permanent HR team based on your skillset.
No experience in insurance or HR is required; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
Our application process is designed to help you show your potential, not to test what you already know!
At Howden, we are committed to developing andmaintaininga culture of equality and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Be sure to follow your Early Careers team on TikTok@earlycareersjoand@millieinsurancecareers.We’rehere to guide you through every step of the process! From exploring the roles on offer and understanding our assessments, to tips on how to ace your video interview - we have got you covered! You will also get behind-the-scenes insights into our assessment days: including how to prepare, what to wear, and what to expect.
Think of us as your career coaches, right by your side from start to finish.
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.
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