Business
Talent Acquisition Apprenticeship Programme 2027
Howden
Location
London
Salary
£28,000
Duration
18 months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 3
Start date
1 January 2027
Application deadline
13 November 2026
Vacancy reference
R0019726
Minimum grades
GCSE English and Maths grade C/4
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
Help Find the Talent Who Will Shape Howden's Future. As a Talent Acquisition Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full recruitment process. You'll help create engaging recruitment campaigns, communicate with candidates and support the team in finding the people who will contribute to Howden's future growth. You'll be placed in one of the following teams: Specialised Talent Acquisition (recruiting experienced professionals into specialist divisions) or Early Careers (supporting attraction, marketing and recruitment of apprentices, interns and graduates). 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.
Requirements
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. Genuinely interested in recruitment and helping people find the right career opportunities. A clear and confident communicator who enjoys speaking with different people. Friendly, supportive and able to build positive relationships. Attentive to detail when reviewing information, arranging interviews and communicating with candidates. Organised and able to manage different tasks and priorities. Positive, proactive and willing to contribute ideas. Curious and eager to learn about Howden, recruitment and the wider insurance industry. Comfortable adapting when priorities or circumstances change. Resilient and able to stay focused when working in a busy environment. Motivated to deliver a positive experience for candidates and colleagues.
Working week
Expected to work in the office 3-4 days per week and must live within a commutable distance to London.
Skills
RecruitmentCandidate communicationJob description writingInterview coordinationApplication reviewMarket researchOrganisationAttention to detailRelationship building
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade C/4
Essential
Apprenticeship · HR · Grade Level 3
Training & development
Structured induction followed by 18-month development programme. During the programme you will: Learn how the Talent Acquisition team partners with hiring managers to understand skills, experience and capabilities. Support creating clear and engaging job descriptions and recruitment marketing content. Arrange interviews and assessment centres by coordinating diaries and confirming availability. Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process. Help manage candidate email inboxes and respond professionally. Review first-stage applications and learn how to identify candidates with the right skills and potential. Learn how to review and assess live and pre-recorded video interviews. Conduct market and competitor research to identify key trends and insights. Learn how to use systems and tools that support the recruitment process.
Future prospects
Complete a fully funded Level 3 HR apprenticeship qualification. Gain real experience and build skills across the full recruitment process. Gain exposure to an exciting global industry and build relationships that could shape your future career.
Company benefits
£28,000 salary and generous pension scheme. Completing fully funded professional qualifications relevant for your role. Structured learning and development through 18-month apprenticeship development programme. 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional day off at Christmas. Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support and a range of employee benefits and insurance products. 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes. Reasonable accommodations including flexible hours and hybrid working (where applicable).
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. No insurance experience is needed. Assessment centre day travel costs will be covered.
About Howden
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, they have pushed the boundaries of insurance. They are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, with strength in their 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: their culture.
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.