Talent Acquisition Apprenticeship Programme

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.

Location:

London

Start date:

January 2027

Salary: £28,000

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 3-4 days per week and must live within a commutable distance

Qualification:

Level 3 HR apprenticeship

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 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.

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.

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

• Genuinely interested in recruitment and helping people…