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
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Who are we?
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Our people are our biggest asset and our largest shareholder group. Theirexpertise, entrepreneurialspiritand commitment to doing the right thing have helped build one of the world's leading insurance groups. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance, achieved extraordinary growth, and built a culture unlike any other.
Why work at Howden?
This is an exceptional opportunity to work directly with the Group Chief Data Officer and help shape the future of data,analyticsand AI across a fast-growing international business. You willoperateat thecentreof some of theorganisation'smost important strategic priorities, helping leaders make better decisions, enabling transformationprogrammes, supporting acquisitions and integrations, and driving stronger collaboration across a global community of data and analytics professionals.
What is the role?
The Business Manager to the Group Chief Data Officer serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Group CDO.
Sitting within the Group Data & Analytics leadership team, you will help coordinate and drive the overall effectiveness of a global function responsible for data strategy, analytics, AI,governanceand data management across the Howden Group.
You will help connect divisional data teams, businessleadersand corporate functions around a shared vision for data and AI at Howden.
Strategic Leadership & Executive Support
Partner closely with the Group CDO to shape and execute the Group Data & Analytics strategy.
Support the development of strategic plans, operating models, businesscasesand investment proposals.
Conduct targeted research,analysisand benchmarking to support executive decision making.
Helpidentifyopportunities to accelerate value from data,analyticsand AI across the Group.
Business Management & Operational Leadership
Coordinate annual business planning,budgetingand workforce planning activities.
Support management of third-party partnerships,vendorsand strategic suppliers.
Coordinate leadership meetings, governanceforumsand planning sessions.
AI, Data & Analytics Transformation
Coordinate initiatives spanning data, analytics, AIadoptionandorganisationalcapability building.
Track strategic outcomes andbenefitsrealisation
Support acquisition integration and growth initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communications
Build strong relationships with divisional data leaders, businessexecutivesand corporate functions.
Develop executive presentations, briefingmaterialsand leadership communications.
Governance, Performance & Insight
Develop reporting and insight packs for senior leadership.
Supporttracking ofobjectives, keyresultsand strategic outcomes.
Community & Culture
Support the Group CDO in building a high-performing global data community.
Promote collaboration and best practice across divisional teams.
Experience
Experience in a Business Manager, Chief of Staff, Strategy, Operations, Transformation or Consulting role.
Experience working with senior executives and leadership teams.
Experienceoperatingin large,matrixedor internationalorganisations
Skills
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Excellent verbal,writtenand presentation skills.
Financial and commercial awareness.
Personal Attributes
Curious,energeticand intellectually agile.
Collaborative andrelationship-oriented
Pragmatic anddelivery-focused
Passionate about helpingorganisationsrealisevalue from data,analyticsand AI.
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.
