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 over 20,000 employees spanning more than 100 countries.
We're moving from strength to strength, expanding our global reach and growing both organically and through strategic, high-quality mergers and acquisitions. By bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, we're enhancing our unique culture and values, whilst continuing to expand our capability to innovate, and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Internal Communications Team Assistant to join our growing Group Internal Communications function.
The successful candidate will support two communication directors with the efficient running of the function, along with using their creativity to develop communication materials that inform and engage our colleagues across our global business.
They will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and a keen approach to problem-solving. The role requires the ability to juggle multiple tasks, communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels, and maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
This position is also an excellent opportunity for someone from a personal assistant background who wants to gain hand-on experience in order to develop into an internal communications role.
Please note this is a full-time, permanent role based in our Central London office. Following a hybrid work pattern, the expectation is to be onsite 3-4 days per week.
What will you be doing?
* Crafting and formatting presentations, news items and digital content for internal use.
* Drafting content for reports and messages for staff announcements.
* Supporting with the organisation of internal events, such as staff briefings and team-building activities, ensuring smooth planning and execution.
* Assisting with administrative tasks and prioritising schedules for a pair of Communication Directors.
* Taking and distributing accurate meeting minutes, and ensuring follow-up actions are tracked and completed.
* Liaising with internal teams and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.
* Maintaining strong attention to detail throughout all tasks and upholding the professional brand of the Group Internal Communications function.
What are we looking for?
* Strong interpersonal skills enabling prioritisation in a fast-paced environment.
* Outstanding eye for detail, capable of crafting accurate and well-structured documents while expertly handling confidential information.
* Creativity and passion.
* Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications.
* Nice to have: Prior experience in a PA or team assistant role.
* Nice to have: strong background in a similarly large blue-chip organisation (insurance or financial services experience preferred).
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
Diversity and Inclusion
At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality 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 consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.
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.
Our sustainability promise
We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.