Sustainability Manager - Procurement & Travel

Role – Sustainability Manager – Procurement & Travel 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 mind‑set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people‑first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference.

That’s Howden.

We have always been employee‑owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we’ve focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients.

Always have, always will.

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 disappointed head‑hunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like‑minded people driving change at Howden.

As a Sustainability Manager – Procurement & Travel at Howden, you will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable practices across the organisation’s procurement and travel activities. Your responsibilities will centre on developing and implementing strategies that minimise environmental impact, enhance ethical sourcing, and promote responsible travel. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure supply chains are transparent and aligned with sustainability goals, while also championing initiatives that reduce carbon emissions.

By analysing data, setting targets, and monitoring progress, you’ll help create and shape policies that support Howden’s commitment to making a positive difference. Your work will be integral to embedding sustainability into everyday business decisions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that procurement and travel operations reflect the company’s values and long‑term vision.

• Based within the Group Sustainability Team, you will act as a sustainability business partner to procurement and travel functions.
• Designing and rolling out policies, procedures and standards for sustainable procurement and travel, ensuring alignment with Howden’s ESG and net zero commitments.
• Leading the integration of sustainability criteria into supplier selection, contract negotiation, and travel management processes.
• Conducting supply chain due diligence, including risk assessments and supplier sustainability evaluations using the appropriate tools.
• Collaborating with suppliers to improve their environmental and social performance, and ensure compliance with Howden’s Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Monitoring and reporting on supplier adherence to sustainability benchmarks.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation in procurement and travel relating to sustainability.
• Preparing management reports and contribute to external sustainability reporting disclosures.
• Leading training and awareness programmes for procurement and travel teams; and stakeholders on sustainable practices.
• Supporting the implementation of new technologies and systems to enhance sustainability outcomes.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing sustainability risks and opportunities within procurement and travel.
• Supporting business case development for sustainability initiatives and report on benefits and value delivered.

A hands‑on sustainability professional with relevant experience embedding sustainability into procurement and business travel…