Job Description

Who are we?
Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.
UK HR Policy Advisor
Howden Group Services
From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.
People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That's what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
Role Overview:
As a UK Policy Advisor, you will play a crucial role in developing, implementing and maintaining HR policies and procedures in the UK and making the relevant adjustments to align with the People First culture and in turn creating policies which can better resonate with our employees. You will be responsible for advising on HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and best practices and will provide expert guidance to HR teams, ensuring policies align with our organisational goals and legal requirements.
This is a one-year fixed term contract, based in our London office. The expectation is to be onsite 2-3 days per week on average.
Role Responsibilities:Support the Global HR Policy & Compliance Manager to develop, review and update HR policies and procedures in line with our Global HR Policy Governance Framework, employment law, organisational needs and best practices. Keep informed on relevant trends, developments, and best practices updating policies to ensure they remain compliant with the latest legal requirements. Update policies to become simpler and user friendly, written in engaging language by adhering to our tone of voice guidelines. Ensure HR policies reflect best practices and support Howden's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategy by working closely with DE&I and legal to ensure policies support a positive workplace culture. Working with HR Business Partners to ensure employees fully understand the policies and expectations, guidelines on communicating new policies or updates. Evaluate the impact of policies on different stakeholders and work cross-functionally to enhance the employee experience. Act as a subject matter expert on HR policy matters for business leaders and HR teams.

Role Requirements:Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices Experience in developing and implementing HR policies within a complex organization Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into practical workplace policies Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Fluency in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Excel
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define.
Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including great healthcare provision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous pensions and more - but we know you expect all that.
What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.
Our Culture: People First
We've travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts - based in London, with direct access to the world's biggest insurance market. We're still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we're local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven't changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:An employee-ownership model Aligned external investors The trust and integrity born of friendship Expertise Independence

Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It's created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we're driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention. Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better - and that's better for everyone.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
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.

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)