Financial Services Advisory Graduate Scheme

About the scheme

At NFU Mutual, we're more than an insurance organisation. We also provide a wide range of financial services that support our customers' financial wellbeing.

Our Financial Services teams offer tailored solutions to help customers plan for the future with confidence. This includes support with pensions, investments, protection and wealth management.

We take time to understand each customer's circumstances and goals. By providing clear, trusted advice and high-quality service, we help them create financial plans that meet their needs, both now and in the future.

On our three-year graduate scheme, you'll gain practical experience across different areas of Financial Services. You'll rotate through our teams and learn how we support customers, manage products and work within a regulated industry. Each placement will help you build a broad range of skills and discover where your strengths and interests lie.

Your placements may include:

You'll be based in Stratford-upon-Avon, with hybrid working depending on business needs. Regular office time will help you collaborate with your team and learn from experienced colleagues.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship as it does not fulfil the criteria set by the Home Office. This is a three-year programme. Candidates must have, or be able to obtain, permission to work in the UK in a way that enables them to undertake the role and complete the programme.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand what support would help you perform at your best.

Please apply as soon as you can. If we receive enough applications, we may close this vacancy early.

What you can expect

You'll gain experience outside Head Office too. This may include:

Some travel will be required during your first year.

As you progress through the scheme, you'll work across different departments. This will help you understand our Financial Services strategy and how each team contributes to it.

In your final year, you'll move into a Non-Advised Sales Consultant role. You'll contact existing customers to discuss our Financial Services products. This role will help you develop your sales skills, customer communication skills and deepen your product knowledge. This is fantastic foundation if you're interested in becoming a Financial Adviser.

You'll also have opportunities to support projects across our Agency Network. These may involve changes to regulations, systems or processes.

We'll support your career development throughout the scheme with a structured plan, performance reviews twice a year, and the potential for competitive salary increases and progression. You'll receive support as you work towards your Diploma in Financial Planning, ensuring you're fully equipped for your career ahead.

Application Process

If your application is shortlisted, there are three stages:

The assessment centres will be held at our Head Office Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December 2026.

Your future

This scheme is designed to support you as you work towards your Diploma in Financial Planning. You'll also work towards relevant Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualifications, building the core insurance knowledge and practical skills you need for a successful career in Financial Services.

You'll be supported by experienced colleagues, a dedicated buddy and a mentor who will help you maximise your development and career opportunities. You'll also be part of a strong graduate community, with opportunities to connect with current and former graduates, build your network and learn from others on similar schemes.

As you come towards the end of the scheme, a careers coach will help you think about your next role and plan your next steps.

It's 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.

What we're looking for

You'll need to have achieved, or be on track for, at least a 2:2 degree. While your degree doesn't need to be in a specific subject, we do prefer candidates who thrive in a target-driven environment and approach work with a positive attitude.

More importantly, we're looking for individuals with a passion for learning, curiosity, and the potential to grow.

To help you succeed on the scheme, you'll bring:

If you can bring these qualities, we can help you develop the rest.

Work experience

Industry experience or a placement year during your degree would be a real advantage, but it isn't essential. What matters most is that you've had some experience of work where you've been able to interact with people, build your communication skills and learn how to work well with others.

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.

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