Talent Acquisition Associate

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.

We are looking for someone passionate about talent acquisition, to provide proactive recruitment support to the business. This is a rare opportunity to join our organisation during a period of accelerated growth.

Reporting to one of the Talent Acquisition Lead for UK&I Retail, your main focus will be to provide recruitment and sourcing support to our business teams across Health & Benefits, Mortgage & Debt Advisory and our Central Functions. As a People First organisation, growth and development are front of mind and there will be opportunity for you to grow into a Recruitment Business Partner role, utilising diverse channels to provide direct sourcing support and delivering across multiple strategic projects for our rapidly growing business.

You will bring prior recruitment experience, passion, and a results-focused approach. Additionally, you will have experience in delivering beyond the day-to-day and seeing opportunities to improve recruitment processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Working with hiring managers providing support and guidance on the best sourcing strategies to attract and identify talent.

• Pro-actively source talent for a selection of your vacancies using a range of organic direct sourcing channels (Social media, online forums and CV databases etc) 

• Support specialist hiring requirements by reviewing candidate pipelines, suitability and conducting phone screens to establish a diverse shortlist of talent.

• Supporting recruitment campaigns through organic and paid platforms – Indeed hiring events, Reed targeted campaigns, PPC and social media channels.

• Utilising tools such as Textio and Odro to build compelling job descriptions, which are inclusive and bias-free.

• Supporting with hiring manager queries including access to and use of Workday Recruiting.

• You will also have an opportunity to get involved in ad-hoc projects collaborating with the wider business and HR function.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• You must have a demonstrable track record of recruitment experience within a fast paced, multi-site business.

• Highly organised self-starter with a can-do demeanor.

• You are a great teammate, who is motivated by achieving shared goals.

• You are an enthusiastic learner who thrives in fast-paced environments and is able to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.

• A proven communicator who is comfortable handling relationships with multiple stakeholders.

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.

Permanent