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.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Brand Manager to join our team, supporting the development, governance and enablement of our global brand across a complex, federated organisation. Sitting at the centre of the business, in the Corporate Affairs division, the Group Brand team partners with stakeholders across regions and functions to ensure the brand is consistently applied, strategically evolved and effectively enabled at scale. This role will play a key part in managing and evolving core areas of the brand, with particular focus on governance, resources and platforms.
What you’ll be doing
Brand governance and enablement
Support the implementation and evolution of the global brand framework across the organisation
Partner with stakeholders across regions and business units to drive effectiveness and commercially practical brand application
Help manage governance processes, approvals and brand compliance initiatives
Brand identity and guidance
Support the ongoing development and management of brand identity systems, guidelines and standards
Maintain and evolve brand guidance to reflect organisational needs, digital requirements and emerging technologies
Work closely with internal and external creative partners to ensure high-quality execution across touchpoints
Stakeholder management
Build strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor on brand-related matters
Influence stakeholders at varying levels of seniority within a matrixed, global business
Collaborate closely with Design, Content, Marketing, Communications, Operations and external agency partners
Who we’re looking for
Essential skills
Operational mindset with strong project management skills
Balanced approach to strategic thinking and practical delivery
Ability to collaborate confidently with creative specialists, providing informed feedback and direction
Desired attributes
Proactive and self-motivated, with the initiative to identify opportunities and drive progress independently
Curious and forward-thinking, with an interest in evolving brand practices, technologies and AI-enabled tools and ways of working
Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to build strong relationships within the team and throughout the business
Strong critical thinker, with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams effectively
Comfortable working with ambiguity, able to adapt to evolving priorities
Commercially aware, with an understanding of how the brand supports broader business objectives
Qualifications
Strong written and verbal English, with the ability to communicate information clearly
Good numeracy skills, with confidence working with figures or data relevant to the role
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
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)Skills Required
- Proven experience operating in a brand management role within a sophisticated or global organisation.
- Proven experience managing brand governance, frameworks or mentorship at scale.
- Strong project management experience, capable of balancing critical thinking and practical delivery.
- Experience working expertly with creative specialists, providing informed feedback and clear direction.
- Evidence of establishing effective relationships and influencing stakeholders across functions and seniority levels.
- Experience leading multiple priorities and workstreams in an evolving or ambiguous environment.
- A degree or equivalent professional experience in brand, marketing, communications or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal English with ability to communicate brand mentorship clearly.
- Good numeracy skills and confidence working with budgets, resources or performance considerations.
What We Do
The global reinsurance broker and risk, capital, and strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation and superior analytics for top client service. Part of Howden
