Lead/Senior Associate - Climate

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.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Consultant and project manager with a strong background in delivery complex projects in the climate and/or nature area. The ideal candidate will have proven experience and a consistent record in planning & delivery to timeframes and budget across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing successful project plans and organise time and deliverables for multi-person projects
• Leading bids, juggling technical input from advisory and analytical solutions, and driving commercially viable proposals that meet client requirements
• Conducting project reviews with teams to identify and improve delivery and service offerings
• Supporting team members in delivering to budget, quality and timeframes
• Communicates well in report and presentational formats
• Experience in multi-stakeholder environments to help collaborate closely both internally across CRR and wider Howden teams, as well as directly with clients as needed
• Support engaging workshop materials and facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops to foster teamwork and understanding of sustainability initiatives
• Communicate complex sustainability concepts clearly in written reports and presentations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Studies, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in climate and nature area with experience in finance and/or insurance a plus.
• Strong numerical skills and organisational skills with experience in project planning and stakeholder management
• Demonstrable experience in successfully communicating complex issues in both written and verbal forms, particularly in report writing and presentations.
• Knowledge of sustainability challenges and solutions in at least one of the following sectors: energy, transport, or built environment.
• Proficiency in developing workshop materials for multi-stakeholder environments.

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.

Permanent