Recruitment Advisor

We have a superb opportunity for a Recruitment Advisor to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. If you thrive on developing captivating employer branding initiatives that attract top talent and can lead creative resourcing strategies that engage diverse audiences, Howden, Corporate & Commercial may be the place for you.

At Howden, Corporate & Commercial, commercial insurance isn't just what we do - it's who we are. We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth. Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client's assets and fuel their progress. When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support.

Our Human Resources team, work at pace and focus on creating an environment that provides great workplace experiences, nurtures the diversity of thought, and allows the continuous innovation and improvement of organisational performance.

In this role you will apply your expertise to implement employer branding activities that showcase our open culture and brand truths. Share insightful recruitment data to support strategic decision making and help optimise our talent acquisition processes.

We offer the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute from your home location, however regular attendance in our London office is required and occasional travel to regional offices is required.

Here's what you will be doing:

• Partner with Talent Acquisition Manager to develop the employer brand within Howden, Corporate & Commercial to achieve recruitment goals and develop talent pipelines in critical locations.
• Use your creative flair to translate our employer value proposition into compelling narratives encouraging deep candidate engagement.
• Pro-actively identify and suggest innovative resourcing solutions, taking full ownership of the recruitment process from initial vacancy briefing to candidate on-boarding.
• Own the recruitment and selection process by reviewing all applications, conducting initial screening and provide insightful commentary to Hiring Managers regarding candidate suitability.
• Cultivate talent pools for future opportunities and engage with high potential individuals and assess their long term fit. Build a robust personal network of talent that will be the catalyst for future growth.

You need to bring with you:

• Prior experience of in-house high-volume recruitment within insurance, financial or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with Workday or similar candidate management system.
• Familiarity with Textio, Odro and Broadbean is advantageous.
• Proven experience sourcing diverse talent via passive methods like targeted headhunting, alongside active engagement through talent pipelines, application systems and database searches.
• Possess sharp analytical skills, extracting insightful trends from data to inform strategic decisions and optimise the talent acquisition process.
• Good standard of general education (GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English).

Why Choose Us?

Howden Insurance Brokers Ltd is a leading provider of insurance broking, risk consulting, and employee benefits advice.

Clients benefit from working with our specialist teams who have a deep understanding of their sectors and the challenges within them. Our expertise, insight and can-do attitude applies to clients all over the world, from SMEs, trade associations, national and global corporations and other insurance professionals.

Our employee ownership model means that we're driven to achieve more, collaborating across borders and specialisms to deliver for our clients.

#AllOfUs is our ongoing commitment to embrace inclusivity, collaboration, and personal growth. Through these actions we can create a stronger, more vibrant, and equitable future for all.

Howden Insurance Brokers Ltd is part of the Howden Broking Group, employing 15,000 people and handling $30bn of premium on behalf of clients.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salaries with regular pay reviews and a company bonus scheme.
• Minimum 25 days holiday with the option to purchase additional days.
• Health and well-being support through our 24/7 employee assistance program.
• Hybrid working arrangements to provide flexibility for work-life balance.
• Study support and career progression opportunities.
• Referral Reward Scheme, giving you the chance to be rewarded for successful placements.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, celebrating our LGBTQ+ community, race, and gender equality.

Please note that we are not currently seeking support from recruitment agencies.