At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning PowerPoint presentations for high-stakes pitches and proposals.
- Company: Join a diverse team at Howden, where innovation meets collaboration.
- Benefits: Define your career path with flexible hours and supportive work culture.
- Other info: Embrace a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact by transforming complex ideas into engaging visuals.
- Qualifications: Advanced PowerPoint skills and experience in client-facing presentations.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
This role focuses on the visual and presentation‑led delivery of high‑value tenders, pitches and proposals, supporting major new business opportunities across large, complex clients.
Responsibilities
- Design and build high‑quality PowerPoint decks for pitches, finalist meetings and senior client presentations.
- Translate complex insurance and technical content into clear, persuasive visual narratives.
- Develop diagrams, infographics and process visuals to explain underwriting, claims and service models.
- Ensure all materials are visually consistent, on brand and client‑ready.
- Improve and adapt templates for bespoke, high‑value opportunities.
- Maintain rigorous standards of formatting, layout, alignment and version control.
- Edit and refine written content for clarity, flow and consistency when translating it into presentations.
- Work closely with bid writers to ensure narrative intent is preserved visually.
- Support document production in PowerPoint and Word where required (e.g. executive summaries or supporting pitch documents).
- Incorporate feedback from tender debriefs to continuously improve quality and impact.
Qualifications
- Experience producing client‑facing pitch decks or proposal materials in a professional services environment.
- Advanced PowerPoint skills with a strong eye for structure, layout and presentation quality.
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly formatting, accuracy and consistency.
- Comfortable working under pressure on high‑stakes opportunities.
- Confident working with senior stakeholders, including partners and directors.
- Organised, calm and proactive.
Backgrounds that work well include:
- Pitch/proposals executive (design‑led)
- Visual bid support specialist
- Marketing or new business roles within professional services (law, consulting, insurance).
Benefits
A career that you define. We value diversity – no one Howden type. 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 are 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.
PowerPoint & Visual Bid Specialist employer: HIBL
At Howden, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions creativity and collaboration. Our inclusive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering tailored development opportunities for our employees. Located in a vibrant environment, we provide flexible working arrangements and a supportive atmosphere that empowers you to make a meaningful impact through your role as a PowerPoint & Visual Bid Specialist.
