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.
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.
We are now looking for an Account Executive - Education & Wellbeing to manage and grow our portfolio of university and college wellbeing partnerships. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with insurance experience or experience within the higher/further education sector to step into a role that combines account management, relationship building and targeted new business development.
Please note this is a full-time, permanent opportunity.
What you’ll be doing
Managing and renewing an established portfolio of education‑sector clients
Delivering a high‑quality, seamless service supported by our external provider
Building strong relationships with Student Services, Wellbeing Teams, Counsellors and key decision‑makers
Holding quarterly MI review meetings and identifying new opportunities
Prospecting and booking appointments to drive sustainable growth
Supporting our annual wellbeing conference strategy and representing Howden at partner events
Engaging regularly with internal teams to ensure high‑quality client delivery
Travelling as needed to meet partners and attend September promotional events
What you’ll bring:
Experience
Proven background in sales, client management or account management — ideally within insurance or a related industry
Experience or familiarity with the education sector, particularly universities, colleges or student accommodation, is highly advantageous
Understanding of student wellbeing programmes is beneficial but not essential
Skills
Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Ability to build rapport easily and adapt communication style to different audiences
Well‑organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Comfortable managing your own diary and balancing multiple tasks
Target‑driven mindset with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach
Qualifications
GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
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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