Who are we? 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 - Corporate & Commercial, commercial insurance isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth. Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client’s assets and fuel their progress. When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support. Howden – Corporate & Commercial are looking for a New Business Account Handler to join our highly successful Commercial Schemes division, providing maternity cover up until the end of April 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is target‑driven, confident in sales, and ideally brings existing insurance experience. You will play a key role in contacting and converting new business enquiries within our specialist let‑property team, Protect My Let, ensuring we continue to deliver a first‑class service to our clients. This is a full‑time role, based in either our Colchester or Cheltenham office. Overview Converting generated leads while ensuring clients’ needs are fully understood and represented Building and maintaining strong relationships with Insurers, Introducers, and internal divisions Achieving and exceeding individual and team targets for income, conversion rates, and lead generation Listening to client challenges and helping to identify and deliver effective solutions Negotiating and influencing confidently to support business objectives Making sound technical decisions that benefit the client, team, and company Chasing clients for documentation and outstanding requirements Knowledge Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience (preferably New Business), demonstrating strong sales capability and client service understanding Insurance background strongly preferred Skills Customer‑focused approach, ideally gained within a telephony‑based service role Strong accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work quickly and efficiently Effective prioritisation and time‑management skills Good literacy and numeracy Qualifications 5 GCSEs A*–C including Maths and English A‑levels (desirable) Cert CII (desirable) 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. Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)