HR Apprentice Review
at Howden
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Human Resources
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I am currently within my first rotation undertaking an HR apprenticeship in Howden's early careers team, and so far it has been an engaging and dynamic experience. On a day to day basis my role involves supporting the planning and delivery of events such as insight days and internships, communicating with candidates both in person and over the phone and coordinating logistics.
I have also contributed to content creation highlighting Howden's culture aimed at attracting future talent. Alongside this I have assisted with administrative tasks, data tracking and general support and my role has greatly helped me develop confidence in communicating and managing responsibilities under time pressure
I have also contributed to content creation highlighting Howden's culture aimed at attracting future talent. Alongside this I have assisted with administrative tasks, data tracking and general support and my role has greatly helped me develop confidence in communicating and managing responsibilities under time pressure
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
My apprenticeship has exceeded my expectations in both the experiences and development I have had so far only within the first month of my programme. I have been trusted early with real responsibility and have been given amazing opportunities to contribute to meaningful work rather than observing before applying myself.
No two days at Howden have been the same, from supporting the team at insight events, engaging with candidates and other professionals here at Howden, and promoting our early careers programmes, my time so far has been a great balance of both hands-on application and learning how a professional environment operates on a daily basis.
My team have played a big part in shaping my experience, I am surrounded by supportive colleagues who are willing to guide me and help me learn from my mistakes, but who also encourage me to take initiative and step outside of my comfort zone. The support network I have had so far has already helped me increase my confidence in such a short span of time.
The work environment at Howden has also been amazing, everybody is willing to talk and to know you as an individual better, whether it has been booking coffee chats with people in entirely different departments or within HR itself, everyone is curious and open.
Overall my programme has been extremely rewarding and enjoyable alongside being impactful.
No two days at Howden have been the same, from supporting the team at insight events, engaging with candidates and other professionals here at Howden, and promoting our early careers programmes, my time so far has been a great balance of both hands-on application and learning how a professional environment operates on a daily basis.
My team have played a big part in shaping my experience, I am surrounded by supportive colleagues who are willing to guide me and help me learn from my mistakes, but who also encourage me to take initiative and step outside of my comfort zone. The support network I have had so far has already helped me increase my confidence in such a short span of time.
The work environment at Howden has also been amazing, everybody is willing to talk and to know you as an individual better, whether it has been booking coffee chats with people in entirely different departments or within HR itself, everyone is curious and open.
Overall my programme has been extremely rewarding and enjoyable alongside being impactful.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Communication, confidence, data entry, organisational skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The support is clear and the programme has a clear structured 18 month course, with my rotations all clearly identified and pre-planned before my arrival.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have been given an amazing buddy and mentor, alongside my team, all are kind and supportive and offer me help and ways to make my approach better.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howden to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Howden has amazing support networks, work culture and structured programmes. Your development and wellbeing are Howden's number one priority, and no two days will ever be the same. The breadth and depth of any programme at this organisation will always be beyond your expectations and fascinate you among the way. You will be given responsibility to take ownership of your work early on and you will see your impact almost straight away.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howden?
Stay curious, ask lots of questions and be the real you throughout the entire application process. Assessors want to know how you have shaped your experiences and the impact you have made, no matter the time or place and how it has help to bring you to apply to a role at Howden.
No assessor at Howden wishes to catch you out, they want you to ask lots of questions, whether they are about the insurance industry, Howden or their own personal experiences.
No assessor at Howden wishes to catch you out, they want you to ask lots of questions, whether they are about the insurance industry, Howden or their own personal experiences.
