Senior Editorial Writer in London

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 Senior Editorial Writer sits within the Brand team in London and plays a key role in building a more editorial‐led content function. This role exists to define and deliver high‐quality storytelling across different parts of the organisation, helping to build how Howden communicates sophisticated ideas clearly and consistently. It supports the move towards a newsroom‐style model and sets the standard for editorial quality as the function continues to grow.

What you’ll be doing

• Own the development and delivery of high‐quality editorial content presented through multiple channels and formats, including long‐form, short‐form, video scripts and digital channels.
• Define and build the business’ editorial storytelling approach, ensuring content is clear, engaging and grounded in real outcomes.
• Identify and develop stories from throughout the organization, working with collaborators to surface relevant insights and narratives.
• Translate sophisticated technical and business topics into accessible, compelling content with clear messaging.
• Build positive relationships with partners across marketing, communications and the wider business to support content development.
• Contribute to multi-channel campaigns, encompassing PR and earned media efforts.
• Ensure content is consistent in quality and relevant across global and regional audiences.
• Support the development of content workflows and processes to improve planning and delivery.
• Work closely alongside social media and digital teams to improve content quality, including editing and refining copy.
• Champion editorial standards across the business, setting a clear benchmark for quality.
• Build and refine briefs where required, bringing clarity to ambiguous or evolving requirements.
• Supply to the ongoing development of the editorial function, with scope to support future team growth.

Who we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a role related to editing, reporting, or content creation, ideally in a sophisticated or B2B environment.
• Strong experience producing high‐quality content across multiple formats and channels.
• Experience translating sophisticated or technical subject matter into clear, engaging narratives.
• Experience contributing to coordinated campaigns, including media relations and earned coverage initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead and influence a wide range of partners.
• Experience working with incomplete or evolving briefs and crafting clear outputs.
• Experience connecting content to broader business or campaign objectives.
• Experience collaborating with social media and digital groups to deliver content.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in journalism, communications, writing or a related field is desirable.
• Significant experience in editorial, journalism or developing media content is desirable.
• 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.

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.