Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner 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.

At Howden, we’re redefining the way we attract and hire talent. As an Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner within Howden Specialty, you will support Capital Advisory and Placement (CAP) alongside the Multinational Client Practice (MCP) and Global Financial Solutions (GFS), delivering end-to-end recruitment. You will partner closely with an experienced Talent Acquisition Business Partner on key hiring initiatives, projects, and future talent strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their recruitment career who is eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You’ll work closely with our experienced Talent Acquisition Business Partners to help deliver a seamless and engaging recruitment experience for candidates and hiring managers. From sourcing top talent to coordinating interviews and maintaining our systems, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to build a diverse and high-performing workforce.

What will you be doing?

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, shortlisting, candidate communications, and offer coordination.
• Assist with sourcing candidates for a variety of roles using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other sourcing tools.
• Maintain and update our ATS (Workday Recruiting) to ensure accurate data and reporting.
• Coordinate and support hiring events, candidate assessments, and onboarding activities.
• Collaborate with TA Business Partners to understand hiring needs and provide administrative and operational support.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely updates and clear communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, including social media content and recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline activity, and diversity data.
• Stay up to date on recruitment best practices and contribute ideas to improve our processes and candidate experience.

What are we looking for?

• Some experience in recruitment (in-house or agency).
• Strong interest in talent acquisition and a desire to build a career in recruitment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new systems (experience with Workday or similar ATS is a plus).
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to take initiative.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Interest in or willingness to learn about the insurance industry.

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.