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
The Senior Editorial Writer sits within the Brand team in London and plays a key role in building a more editorial‑led content function. This role exists to define and deliver high‑quality storytelling across different parts of the organisation, helping to build how Howden communicates sophisticated ideas clearly and consistently.
It supports the move towards a newsroom‑style model and sets the standard for editorial quality as the function continues to grow.
What you’ll be doing
Own the development and delivery of high‑quality editorial content presented through multiple channels and formats, including long‑form, short‑form, video scripts and digital channels
Define and build the business’ editorial storytelling approach, ensuring content is clear, engaging and grounded in real outcomes
Identify and develop stories from throughout the organization, working with collaborators to surface relevant insights and narratives
Translate sophisticated technical and business topics into accessible, compelling content with clear messaging
Build positive relationships with partners across marketing, communications and the wider business to support content development
Contribute to multi-channel campaigns, encompassing PR and earned media efforts
Ensure content is consistent in quality and relevant across global and regional audiences
Support the development of content workflows and processes to improve planning and delivery
Work closely alongside social media and digital teams to improve content quality, including editing and refining copy
Champion editorial standards across the business, setting a clear benchmark for quality
Build and refine briefs where required, bringing clarity to ambiguous or evolving requirements
Supply to the ongoing development of the editorial function, with scope to support future team growth
Who we’re looking for
Proven experience in a role related to editing, reporting, or content creation, ideally in a sophisticated or B2B environment
Strong experience producing high‑quality content across multiple formats and channels
Experience translating sophisticated or technical subject matter into clear, engaging narratives
Experience contributing to coordinated campaigns, including media relations and earned coverage initiatives
Proven ability to lead and influence a wide range of partners
Experience working with incomplete or evolving briefs and crafting clear outputs
Experience connecting content to broader business or campaign objectives
Experience collaborating with social media and digital groups to deliver content
Qualifications
A degree or equivalent qualification in journalism, communications, writing or a related field is desirable
Significant experience in editorial, journalism or developing media content is desirable
Strong written and verbal English, with the ability to communicate information clearly
Good numeracy skills, with confidence working with figures or data relevant to the role
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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