Rotational HR Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026 - London

Rotational HR Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026 - London

Location: London

Start date: March 2026

Salary: £27,000

Closing date: 16th January 2026

Human Resources

Our Human Resources (HR) team plays a key role in making Howden a great place to work. We support colleagues across the Howden Group with everything related to people, from hiring and welcoming new talent into the business to managing pay, benefits, performance and well-being. We act as a supportive network for our managers and employees and make sure everyone is set up to thrive.

If you are curious about how people join, grow and are supported within an organisation, this could be the perfect first step in your career.

What is the role?

This is a one-year rotational apprenticeship programme where you will kick start your career as a HR apprentice. You will join us in March 2026 where you will spend your first 4 months completing an introduction to HR. From September 2026, your formal apprenticeship programme will begin, and you will complete two 6 months rotations in different departments, gaining hands-on experience and a broad understanding of how our HR functions support our people at Howden.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive team who will guide you every step of the way. One day a week will be dedicated to studying towards a Level 3 HR qualification, all whilst earning a salary and gaining valuable real-world experience. Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will complete a Level 4 HR qualification and join a permanent HR team based on your skillset.

What will you do?

• Shadow our various HR functions to learn show they support and advise our employees.
• Build your confidence with answering HR-related queries from internal colleagues and external candidates.
• Support with administrative tasks across HR functions such as updating HR systems and databases and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Learn how to analyse HR data for weekly team reporting and contribute to preparing presentations.
• Assist with various HR processes such as recruitment and onboarding new employees.
• Help organise HR events and initiatives, such as training sessions or engagement activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure our colleagues are adhering to company policies and data protection regulations.

What are we looking for?

No experience in insurance or HR is required; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!

• Recent college leavers who have achieved GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or 4.
• Driven and ambitious individuals who have a keen interest in HR and people functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow process accurately.
• Organised and adaptable individuals who can manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy building relationships with others.
• Confident communicators who are comfortable speaking on the phone and enjoy presenting.
• Strong written communication skills when answering email queries.
• Ability to manage employee related matters with professionalism, empathy, and respect.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.