It apprenticeship 2023

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success. People come to Howden Group Holdings for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden Group. This is your opportunity to obtain a BSc(Hons) Degree in Digital Technology Solutions or Project Management, whilst gaining invaluable work experience within a rapidly expanding international business! As part of our exciting new cohort intake for September 2023, you’ll develop expertise across a range of capabilities including business analysis, solutions development, cloud technology, data, cyber security, project management methodologies, cost planning, business change management. The apprenticeship lasts for 3 years and you’ll receive formal training throughout the programme which is supplied by our accredited university partners, as well as on the job training within an international insurance Broker. Please note this is a Full Time role during which you will be studying and working. What you’ll need: A real curiosity about technology: we need to you want to understand how things work and a keen interest in building skills in this area. To be a strong communicator with a logical mind-set and problem-solving abilities. A real dedication and willingness to invest in your learning and development, devoting the time to the training and study required. A strong drive with a commercial mind-set, with the ability to use your initiative. For the BSc(Hons) Degree in Digital Technology Solutions we need you to have 96 A-Level UCAS points or an equivalent Level 3 qualification in a numerate subject For the BSc(Hons) Degree in Project Management with Digital Technologies we need you to have At least BBB or equivalent at A Level (Business, Economics or STEM subjects preferred but not essential) Howden Group is made up of more than 14000+ people in over 40 territories who are working together to build something different in insurance. Founded by 3 men and a dog, Howden Group has always been employee-owned and driven by a results-oriented and entrepreneurial way of thinking. People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture! That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, or volunteering opportunities - you’ll find like-minded people inspiring change at Howden Group What do we offer in return? A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including great healthcare provision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous pensions and more - but we know you expect all that. What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community. Our Culture: People First We are proud to be at the global table, but we are most proud of our culture. It has been built on a single and constant set of principles over more than 25 years, and it has helped us become: An international group with independence and people at its heart A home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group. David’s vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key. Diversity Inclusion At Howden Group Holdings we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. Additional Job Details Worker Type: Permanent