Salary - £30,000 + up to 10% annual bonus + annual pay reviews
£5,000 annual car allowance or company car for regional schemes
Start date September 2025
Scheme length 3 years
Location Regional Scheme working across the East of England
Entry criteria - minimum degree classification of 2:2, any degree subject. Full UK driving licence required for the regional scheme.
A career in insurance is full of surprises it offers far more than you might think! Its a fast-paced industry where youll sharpen your commercial skills while playing a key role in the day-to-day operations of a business. At NFU Mutual, our Sales team is at the core of what we do, helping us grow and build strong relationships with customers.
Our regional teams focus on working directly with customers and delivering on the ground. This will give you the chance to collaborate with our Agency Network our local branches, which are vital to our success. Theyre how we connect with customers throughout the UK and grow through personalised, local engagement.
What you can expect
Regional Sales Scheme
During your first three months, youll dive into internal training to learn all about our products and how to meet customer needs. In year one, youll be actively selling personal insurance to our customers and working on regional projects, like marketing campaigns. By the second year, youll begin working towards your commercial insurance licence, handling more complex business and tackling strategic projects.
For all regional schemes, expect to travel to agencies on average 3-4 days a week, with the rest of your time spent working from home.
Your future
These schemes can open doors to a wide range of roles across the business, and well work with you to explore your options and help you to identify the path thats right for you. Throughout the scheme, youll strengthen your core insurance skills, earn CII qualifications, and develop essential competencies to set you up for a successful career. You'll be fully supported along the way, with a dedicated buddy and mentor, plus a strong network of current and former graduates. As you near the end of the scheme, a careers coach will be there to guide you in planning your next steps.
Its not all about work either. We encourage our graduates to get involved in extracurricular activities, from volunteering and organising charity or social events to representing NFU Mutual at industry events, all in line with our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework.
Application process
If your application is shortlisted, youll be invited to complete an online assessment designed to measure your potential for success, such as your ability to learn and solve problems. The following stage isa short video interview, and the final stage will be an in-person assessment centre, where youll participate in a variety of activities, including a group exercise, a role-specific exercise, and a skills-based interview.
This vacancy may close early depending on application volumes, so we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible!
At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.
We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
What we're looking for
Qualifications and skills
To join this scheme, youll have obtained, or be working towards, a minimum degree classification of 2:2. You dont need a degree in a particular area - were interested in your passion for learning, curiosity and your potential.
For our Sales schemes, well also be looking out for:
Self-management and initiative, with the confidence to drive things forward and challenge thinking
Teamwork and collaboration skills
Effective time management and organisational skills
Adaptability and resilience
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
If youre able to bring these, we can teach you the rest regardless of what degree you studied.
To be eligible for the regional schemes, you must have a full UK driving licence.
Work experience
If youve gained industry experience or completed a placement year during your degree, thats fantastic! But dont worry if you havent its not a requirement for the scheme. What we do ask for is some previous work experience where youve had the opportunity to interact with people.
Benefits and Rewards
When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
Salary - £30,000
Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
Company car or car allowance (£5,000)
Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
£20 contribution to a monthly gym membership subject to T&Cs
Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
Working at NFU Mutual
Were one of the UK s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and we're one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.
We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.
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