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.
At Howden, we’re redefining the way we attract and hire talent. As an Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner within Howden Specialty, you will support Capital Advisory and Placement (CAP) – one of our highest-performing functions last year – alongside the Multinational Client Practice (MCP) and Global Financial Solutions (GFS), delivering end-to-end recruitment. You will partner closely with an experienced Talent Acquisition Business Partner on key hiring initiatives, projects, and future talent strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their recruitment career who is eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
You’ll work closely with our experienced Talent Acquisition Business Partners to help deliver a seamlessandengagingrecruitmentexperienceforcandidatesandhiringmanagers.Fromsourcing top talent to coordinating interviews and maintaining our systems, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to build a diverse and high-performing workforce.
Whatwillyoubedoing?
Manageend-to-endrecruitmentprocess,includingjobpostings,shortlisting, candidate communications, and offer coordination.
AssistwithsourcingcandidatesforavarietyofrolesusingLinkedInRecruiter,job boards, and other sourcing tools.
MaintainandupdateourATS(WorkdayRecruiting)toensureaccuratedataandreporting.
Coordinateandsupporthiringevents,candidateassessments,andonboardingactivities.
CollaboratewithTABusinessPartnerstounderstandhiringneedsandprovide administrative and operational support.
Ensureapositivecandidateexperiencebyprovidingtimelyupdatesandclear communication throughout the recruitment process.
Contributetoemployerbrandinginitiatives,includingsocialmediacontentand recruitment marketing campaigns.
Trackandreportonkeyrecruitmentmetrics,includingtime-to-fill,candidatepipeline activity, and diversity data.
Stayuptodateonrecruitmentbestpracticesandcontributeideastoimproveour processes and candidate experience.
Whatarewelookingfor?
Someexperienceinrecruitment(in-houseoragency)
Stronginterestintalentacquisitionandadesiretobuildacareerinrecruitment.
Excellentorganisationalskillsandattentiontodetail.
Strongcommunicationandinterpersonalskills.
Comfortableusingtechnologyandlearningnewsystems(experiencewithWorkdayor similar ATS is a plus).
Proactive,adaptable,andeagertotakeinitiative.
Acollaborativeteamplayerwithapositive,can-doattitude.
Interestinorwillingnesstolearnabouttheinsuranceindustry.
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
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.
Permanent
We’re Howden, the people first insurance group with employee ownership at its heart.
From launching with just three employees in 1994, we’ve grown to over 23,000 people around the globe. Together, our expertise span the full spectrum of insurance: broking, reinsurance, underwriting, risk consultancy and employee benefits.
We rise to any challenge and are determined to use insurance as a force for good.
