Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.
The role
You’ll be joining an exciting, fast-paced team focussed on growing the Howden business. Our Bid Management team plays a crucial role in securing new business by overseeing the end-to-end process of responding to tenders and proposals. They are responsible for shaping the narrative that differentiates Howden in the insurance market and reinforces our brand credibility and client trust through high quality bid responses.
Throughout the apprenticeship you’ll gain experience across both Bid Coordination and Bid Design meaning you’ll learn how to sell Howden to our clients. You’ll develop skills such as how to write persuasive content and how to create high-quality, visually engaging documentation for major clients. You’ll also work on pitch presentations and client reports and liaise with departments from across Howden offering a level of exposure to the wider Howden business that is unrivalled.
You’ll also complete the Certificate in Insurance (Level 3) Chartered Insurance Institute qualification, which provides a grounding in basic general insurance principles.
What you’ll do
- Attend bid kick off meetings to understand how we tailor responses to win work
- Create the project management documents needed to run the bids process
- Work with a Bid Manager to articulate the Howden proposition to our clients
- Learn the basic fundamentals of design enabling you to format and design documents in Word and PowerPoint to a high professional standard
- Learn to follow brand guidelines and deliver creative, tailored solutions for every bid
- Learn to take ownership of proofreading, layout quality, and accuracy
- Have the opportunity to undertake rotations into other parts of the Howden business
Who we’re looking for
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- An incredibly high level of attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise tasks and thrive under pressure
- Strong communication skills and team mindset
- Creativity and adaptability
What do we offer in return?
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
Reasonable adjustments
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.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £24,420.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private dental insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC3A 5AF
Application deadline: 13/07/2025
Reference ID: bid-apprentice
Expected start date: 08/09/2025
