Employee Engagement Specialist

Howden Group Holdings; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

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?

We’re looking for a creative and dynamic Employee Engagement Specialist to join our fast-paced Corporate Communications team. Reporting to the Employee Engagement Director, you’ll play a key role in developing and delivering impactful campaigns that support our corporate goals.

As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Your work will help shape our internal and external storytelling, strengthen our culture, and engage talent as we continue to grow.

This role requires both creative thinking and strong execution skills—turning ideas into compelling content and managing campaigns from concept to delivery. You’ll work with colleagues across the business, making collaboration and relationship-building essential to your success.

What will you be doing?

1. Develop and deliver creative communication campaigns that engage employees and showcase our culture across internal and external channels.
2. Create and curate compelling content in various formats (written, visual, video) to tell our story and strengthen employee connections.
3. Lead initiatives such as our employee recognition programme, sponsorship activations, and purpose-driven campaigns that bring our values to life.
4. Drive awareness and engagement on key corporate priorities, including our commitment to being a responsible business.
5. Work with creative agencies and freelancers to produce high-quality content, ensuring consistency in tone and messaging.
6. Monitor and analyse campaign performance, using insights to refine and enhance future communication strategies.

What are we looking for?

1. A talent for story-telling, with the ability to distil key messages into compelling narratives.
2. Experience in a similar role, with exposure to employee engagement and corporate communications campaigns.
3. Highly creative with the ability to produce engaging content across multiple channels.
4. Excellent relationship-building skills, working effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
5. Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.

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:

1. Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new.
2. We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
3. 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.

Permanent