Human Resources Apprenticeship Programme

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.

Location:

Milton Keynes.

Start date:

September 2027. Salary: £23,000. 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 at least 3 days per week and must live within a commutable distance.

Qualification:

Level 3 HR apprenticeship.

Human Resources Apprenticeship Empower People, Solve Problems and Help Create a Great Place to Work.

Ready to earn, learn and launch your career? This is more than your first job. You’ll gain real experience, work towards a recognised Level 3 HR qualification and build skills that will shape your future. If you're curious about how people are supported throughout their careers and enjoy helping others, this could be the perfect first step into a rewarding profession.

Join our Human Resources team and learn how we support colleagues, solve problems and help create a positive employee experience. Our Human Resources team plays a key role in making Howden a great place to work. We support colleagues across the UK and Ireland with everything from welcoming new joiners to supporting managers and employees with questions about work, wellbeing and development.

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 HR team, where you will work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.

• Gain broad experience across HR whilst supporting our HR Advisory team and HR Employee Services team.
• Support colleagues by responding to HR queries and helping maintain accurate employee records.
• Learn how HR processes work by supporting new joiner onboarding and understanding how we support employees throughout their careers.
• Develop your HR knowledge by shadowing experienced HR Advisors and learn how they deal with employee-related cases from start to finish.
• Build confidence communicating with stakeholders by supporting managers and employees with day‑to‑day queries and requests.
• Assist with gathering and analysing HR data, helping the team produce regular reports and insights for the business.
• Support our team by helping to maintain up‑to‑date and accurate HR records.

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

• A final year or recent school, sixth form or college leaver.
• Someone who enjoys helping others and wants to understand how organisations support their people.
• Comfortable communicating with a range of people, including managers and colleagues at different levels.
• Curious, motivated and eager to learn new skills.
• Able to follow processes accurately and produce high‑quality work.
• Someone who takes initiative and is comfortable working independently when needed.
• Empathetic, professional and able to handle sensitive situations appropriately.
• Organised…