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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?
The Brand Management team are custodians of the Howden brand, supporting its development and guiding the business in its application. A close-knit team of two senior brand managers and two brand managers, reporting into the Director of Brand Strategy, we work alongside an expert team of designers and content specialists, driving global consistency through a combination of guidance, custom assets and templates, and an ongoing brand education programme.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced brand manager to share, explain and embed our brand with a large and rapidly growing business; someone who is looking to build on their expertise and is ready to champion our brand throughout the company. They will need an appreciation for creativity, an eye for detail, a methodical approach to delivery and strong communication skills.
Please note this is a full-time, permanent role based in our Central London office that follows a hybrid work pattern.
What will you be doing?
Foster relationships with key stakeholders and internal communities
Maintain our brand platform and associated DAM (Digital Asset Management system)
Create email and social media comms for our internal audiences
Review and update brand content to reflect our growing company credentials
Manage content translation workflows, liaising with local marketing teams to ensure nuance has been accounted for alongside technical accuracy
Feed back observations on brand application to inform the education programme
Assist in the production of global brand assets and templates
Ensure all materials are produced to high accessibility standards
Share our belief in the power of brand with colleagues across a global business
What are we looking for?
Proven experience in brand management, ideally within a global or fast-paced environment
A strong understanding of brand strategy, tone of voice, and visual identity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences
Experience managing digital assets and content platforms (e.g. DAM systems)
A proactive, organised mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
A collaborative approach and the confidence to build relationships across departments and seniority levels
An appreciation for design and accessibility standards
A genuine enthusiasm for brand and its role in shaping culture and business success
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
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.
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