Assistant Branch Manager

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 23,000 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. About you : We are actively looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join ourgrowing Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful team and develop your experience and career within a management position. You will be responsible for supporting day to day running of the branch and will be involved in, developing and coaching team members to realise their potential and develop their skills, as well as leading on our new business generation. You will have experience winning new business and building long lasting relationships with B2B clients. Prior experience working within the commercial insurance sector is essential. You must have a passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, client meetings, just to name a few – the stronger our presence in the market, the more successful you will be. You will be a great communicator who will share knowledge, experience and best practices. You understand the importance of working collaboratively with your team to deliver results. You will lead with a people first mindset - our culture is important to us, and we believe in supporting and empowering our teams to deliver a world class service; to always exceed our client expectations. You will be commercially minded, with the ability to analyse data and make evidence-based decisions whilst maintaining attention to detail. Enthusiasm and resilience will be needed to care for our existing client base as well as finding new business opportunities. With the support of the wider business, you will be accountable for decision making, acting quickly, making decisions based on what is right for our clients, teams, and the business. You will have the ambition to go beyond expectations for our teams and our clients. You will always exhibit the right behaviours whether everything is going well, or there are challenges. Rewards : We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that’s why we offer : 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind : Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happenIncome protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injuryContributory pension scheme – 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from : Discounts on gym membership across the UKSalary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchaseAccess to a range of insurance polices through Howden at discounted ratesAccess to hundreds of high‑street retailer discounts 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 Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more. Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr