Business
Internal Growth Execution Apprenticeship Programme 2027
Howden
Location
London
Salary
£23,000
Duration
18 months
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 3
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
13 November 2026
Vacancy reference
R0019715
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths grade 4/C, GCSE English grade 4/C
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
Help Shape How a Global Business Grows. 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. A client may already work with one part of Howden but could benefit from expertise elsewhere in the business. Our Internal Growth team spots these opportunities, connects the right people and helps turn ideas into action. You'll be working within an insurance broking business, but this is a strategic role rather than an insurance broking position. You'll work across our Retail business, collaborate with senior leaders and help teams work together to support existing clients and grow the business. From tracking results and creating campaigns to preparing presentations and supporting projects, you'll gain a broad view of Howden and see the impact of your work. 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.
Requirements
No insurance experience is needed. You must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years. Have achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths. Not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with the content of this apprenticeship. You'll be curious and keen to learn about how a business grows. Confident communicating with different people and able to build positive working relationships. Comfortable looking at information and data to spot patterns, gaps or opportunities. Creative and willing to bring your fresh ideas to the table. Organised and able to manage several tasks while keeping track of deadlines. A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and sees work through to completion. Adaptable and able to stay calm when priorities change or challenges arise. Enthusiastic, motivated and ready to contribute as part of a wider team.
Working week
You're expected to work in the office at least 2-3 days per week and must live within a commutable distance
Skills
data analysiscommunicationproject supportcampaign managementpresentation preparationproblem-solvingorganisational skillsrelationship building
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4/C
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4/C
Training & development
You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Internal Growth team. During the 18-month development programme you'll learn how to use data to track activity and monitor progress, support campaigns that encourage teams to identify opportunities, work closely with the marketing team to create communications, support with preparing presentations and updates for senior stakeholders, play a core role in key meetings by taking notes and following up on actions, and build insurance knowledge through formal learning and practical experience.
Additional training
Completing fully funded professional qualifications relevant for your role. Structured learning and development through the 18-month apprenticeship development programme.
Company benefits
£23,000 salary and a generous pension scheme. Completing fully funded professional qualifications relevant for your role. Structured learning and development through our 18-month apprenticeship development programme. 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays. Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support and a range of employee benefits and insurance products.
Things to consider
You may only apply to one apprenticeship programme for the 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in them not being considered. This is a permanent role with an 18-month development programme. You must have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years and have full unrestricted right to work in the UK.
About Howden
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.
If this one works out
This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.