Credit & Political Risk Insurance Operations Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027 - London
Howden · London · SW19 7PA
About the role
Ready to earn, learn, and launch your career? 🚀 This is more than just your first job. You’ll gain real experience, work towards a recognised qualification, and build skills that will shape your future.
Our Credit & Political Risk team helps businesses protect themselves against financial and political risks when operating globally. Think businesses trading internationally, investing in new markets, or lending money overseas. 🌍
You’ll join the Operations team, which is crucial for keeping everything running smoothly. While brokers focus on clients and insurance solutions, Operations ensures the behind-the-scenes info, client records, and insurance documents are accurate, organised, and processed efficiently. This means we can give our clients top-notch service. ✨
Join Howden on a permanent role and dive into an 18-month development programme designed to boost your technical knowledge, professional skills, and confidence to kick-start your career. 📈
What you'll be doing:
You’ll start with a structured induction before joining our Credit & Political Risk Operations team. Here, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.
During the programme, you'll:
- Learn how insurance solutions empower organisations operating internationally. ✈️
- Use your sharp attention to detail to keep client records accurate and up-to-date. ✍️
- Support the administration of insurance policies and contracts, including updating records and processing documentation changes. 📄
- Help with process improvement projects to find new ways to boost team efficiency. 💡
- Collaborate with colleagues across the business to deliver exceptional client service. 🤝
Who we're looking for:
No insurance experience needed; we'll teach you everything! 🙌
You'll be:
- Curious and eager to learn about business, global markets, and the insurance industry. 🤔
- Organised and able to juggle multiple tasks and priorities. 🗓️
- Comfortable working with numbers, data, and information. 📊
- A strong communicator who enjoys working with diverse people. 🗣️
- Detail-oriented, producing accurate, high-quality work. ✅
- Proactive and ready to take ownership of tasks. 💪
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. 💨
- A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others and working towards shared goals. 🥳
To be eligible for our apprenticeship, you must:
- Have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. 🇬🇧
- Have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years.
- Have achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.
- Not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with this apprenticeship.
Our Application Process – Show Your Potential!
Our application process is designed to help you shine, not to test what you already know! 🎉
- Online Application Form – No CV Required: We believe you're more than a document, so no CV needed. Just upload a blank document. 📝
- Online Gamified Assessment: Play games that reveal your natural strengths and how you tackle situations. No right or wrong answers! Play on your phone or laptop. 🎮📱
- Pre-recorded Video Interview: Record your answers to a few questions using your phone or laptop, giving you the chance to be yourself in a relaxed setting. 🎬
- Assessment Centre: Our final stage is an in-person assessment centre at one of our offices. Enjoy fun group activities and meet our team in a relaxed vibe. This is your chance to see what Howden is all about! We'll cover your travel costs, because where you are now shouldn't limit your future. 🚗💨
Why Apply?
At Howden, people are at the heart of everything. As an employee-owned business, we thrive on collaboration, learning, and supporting each other. You'll get exposure to an exciting global industry, structured development throughout the summer, and build relationships that could shape your career.
You'll also benefit from:
- £28,000 salary and a generous pension scheme. 💰
- Fully funded professional qualifications relevant to your role. 🎓
- Structured learning and development through our 18-month apprenticeship programme. 📚
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra day off at Christmas. 🎄
- Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support, and a range of employee benefits. ❤️
- 2 days allocated for volunteering schemes. 💖
How to Apply:
Click the apply button to kickstart your journey! Please note that applications might close before the deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment. ⏳
Key responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Support the administration of insurance policies and contracts.
- Contribute to process improvement projects.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service.