Engagement Intern

Who are we?

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.

The role

As a Client Engagement Intern, you will gain hands-on experience across both event management and the insurance industry as part of the Howden Capital, Advisory & Placement (Howden CAP) Client Engagement team. Your primary focus will be supporting the Events team in the planning and delivery of internal and external events, while also contributing to projects and day-to-day activities across the wider Client Engagement function, including Pitch Support and Content & Engagement. This internship is designed to build practical skills, commercial awareness, and professional confidence while exposing you to a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What you’ll do

• Support the planning and delivery of internal and external events, including event conceptualisation, venue research, merchandise, suppliers and activities.

• Assist with invitations, registrations, event communications and distribution of newsletters using Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

• Help maintain event trackers, calendars, documentation, and records.

• Compile business cases for events, track budgets and invoices.

• Support the preparation of presentations, marketing materials, and event collateral.

• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas, feedback, and observations.

• Draft LinkedIn content to promote events before, during and after delivery, including copy, captions and graphics.

• Compile performance reports on events, LinkedIn and email activity to help the team measure impact and refine future campaigns.

• Assist the Pitch Support team in the creation of visually appealing, high-quality pitch documents, RfPs, presentations and introductory decks in alignment with the company's brand.

• Utilise our CRM to produce deal tombstones based on broker requirements.

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues to learn about insurance broking, client service, and market operations.

• Maintain accurate records across company systems and platforms (including our Salesforce CRM and complementary platforms) while ensuring information is up to date.

Who we’re looking for

• Currently studying at university or recently completed a degree programme.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly.

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Willing to learn new software skills such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

• Confident in taking ownership of a task, showing initiative and working independently.

• Able to organise and prioritise multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and administrative processes.

• Interest in and an eagerness to learn about events, marketing, business operations, and the insurance industry.

• Experience through academic projects, part-time work, volunteering, or extracurricular activities is beneficial but not essential.

• Eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of the internship.

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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.