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 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.

As Howden continues to grow, we’re strengthening our new business team to drive expansion across the education sector. We’re looking for a driven Senior Account Executive who thrives on winning new clients, building pipelines from scratch, and delivering results.

This role is for someone who enjoys opening doors, developing new relationships, and turning discussions into long-term partnerships. You’ll be supported by an established, credible brand and given genuine autonomy to make a difference.

The Role

• Full-time, permanent position

• Field-based with regular travel and time in our Cheltenham office (days agreed with the manager)

What You’ll Do

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close

• Build, manage, and forecast your pipeline

• Report on performance and pipeline activity to your manager

• Win and grow relationships with senior stakeholders

• Generate new opportunities and referrals

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years in new business or sales

• Proven track record of hitting targets

• Confident, credible communicator

• Self-starter with strong organisation

What You’ll Get

• Autonomy to build your market

• Clear progression in a growing team

• Support towards Cert CII

• Work in a purpose-driven sector

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*.

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.