Climate Risk & Resilience Project Manager (12-month FTC)

Overview

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.

Role

What is the role?

Howden’s Climate Risk & Resilience (CRR) team is a growing and forward-thinking part of our business. We bring together expertise in business strategy, risk management, financial markets, and climate science to help our clients understand their climate risks, strengthen their resilience, and leverage insurance solutions to safeguard their future.

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Project Manager to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with project management experience who’s keen to deepen their understanding of climate advisory and insurance, while helping drive meaningful client outcomes.

You’ll work closely with consultants, brokers, and senior stakeholders to coordinate internal initiatives and client-facing projects that support businesses in navigating climate risk. Your work will help equip brokers with the tools and confidence to engage clients on climate-related topics – ultimately supporting increased insurance sales.

Please note that this is role is initially structured as a 12-month FTC (maternity cover). Following a hybrid work pattern, the expectation is for you to be onsite 2-3 days per week.

What will you be doing?

• Contribute to the development and communication of Team strategy, monitoring and advising on the Team’s progress and objectives.

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the Team’s tactical plan to ensure this is in line with wider business strategy and reflects key priorities.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee projects from initiation to completion including internal initiatives, strategic workstreams and client deliverables where appropriate, supporting the delivery team and client solutions team where applicable.

• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations where needed.

• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to meet objectives.

• Support stakeholder engagement, including preparing updates, presentations, and reports.

• Ensure clear documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and delivery.

• Keep on top of follow ups and actions for key stakeholder meetings as needed.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure alignment with client needs and industry developments.

• Assist with the creation of comprehensive client and broker collateral, where appropriate

• Assist with events as appropriate.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in project coordination or management, ideally within professional services, financial services, or insurance. Experience in the climate space is a plus.

• Strong ability to juggle multiple priorities and workstreams effectively.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Project); familiarity with collaboration tools like SharePoint and Teams is a bonus.

• Comfortable working with data, creating reports and presentations for senior stakeholders, and developing client-facing materials.

• Able to work independently and thrive in cross-functional teams.

• Foreign language skills are a bonus.

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.