Howden Business Services Early Careers Programme

Job description

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.

People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That's what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Role

Are you wrapping your A-levels, finishing college, graduating from university or exploring new career options and thinking "what's next"?

If you're looking to take on an exciting opportunity and build a long-term career, then Howden Business Services could be the next place for you!

What is Howden Business Services?

Business Services is made up of a number of teams, primarily based in our Milton Keynes office, built to support our Insurance Broking, Reinsurance Broking and Underwriting companies across the Group, working with clients in over 150 territories.

What will I be doing?

As part of one of our functional centres of excellence, you will support with servicing our clients whilst ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements. Your day to day might vary depending on the team you'll be joining.

What we are looking for

*Motivation to work in the insurance industry

*Ability to thrive in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment

*Ability to work collaboratively, as part of a team

*Strong attention to detail

*Effective interpersonal skills

*Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)

We don't expect you to have any insurance knowledge when you start!

Keen to learn more? Register your interest today! For more information, please read through our brochure linked below.

Brochure: https://lnkd.in/gNbtSZYz

Please note, our assessment days will take place in early July, for a September start date.

Our Culture: People First

We've traveled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts - based in London, with direct access to the world's biggest insurance market. We're still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we're local all over the world. With 15,500 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven't changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:

An employee-ownership model
Aligned external investors
The trust and integrity born of friendship
Expertise
Independence

Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It's created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we're driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention.

Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better - and that's better for everyone.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.