Who are we?

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.

What is the role?

Howden is committed to growing its global Specialty insurance business through collaboration and expertise. Our Global Specialty Practices (GSPs) connect specialists across regions to deliver exceptional solutions for clients, whether local, regional, or multinational.

A dedicated Growth Execution team was established to drive the strategic growth of GSPs. This team focuses on identifying and delivering growth initiatives for various practices. As a Growth Execution Manager (GEM), you will play a key role in supporting and advancing these initiatives, working on selected projects to achieve meaningful results for our global Specialty insurance business.

We are seeking a motivated, results-driven individual to join our team, contribute to exciting projects, and enjoy the journey along the way. Specific responsibilities and projects will be confirmed closer to your start date.

Please note that we are recruiting for this role as part of the 2025 Howden Return to Work Programme. As such, this role is eligible only for returners and will initially be structured as a 6-month FTC.

What will you be doing?

Strategic Planning and Execution:

Collaborate closely with the GEMs to develop/ support comprehensive practice development plans including project objectives, goals, scope and timelines.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams for project delivery.

Identify and manage potential risks and issues.

Thought Leadership and Innovation:

Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative strategies to enhance the capabilities and impact of our GSPs – both internally and externally.

Organise internal forums to share insights, best practices, and thought leadership for relevant practices,

Help with other strategic or execution activities related to GSP development and growth.

Potential Projects/Activities are listed below (not exhaustive):

Build a global SharePoint site for best practice and knowledge sharing.

Build a training academy/ hub for colleagues and new starters.

Collaborate with specialist teams to design and deliver global propositions.

Collaborate with specialist teams, local colleagues, and marketing to develop local product/ sector strategy and campaigns.

Build a global ‘toolbox’ for auxiliary content (including wordings, marketing materials, tools etc.).

Create and maintain a key win/ proposal log.

What are we looking for?

Familiarity with the insurance industry is essential to support our global Specialty practices effectively.

Experience in consulting, strategy execution, or project management is highly valued.

Ability to engage and influence stakeholders, fostering collaboration across teams.

A can-do attitude, entrepreneurial mindset, and readiness to embrace challenges with both strategic and pragmatic approaches.

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.

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)