Human Resources Graduate Scheme
Job Description
Scheme summary
At NFU Mutual, people are at the core of our success, and we're proud to be one of the few companies worldwide recognised by Gallup as an Exceptional Place to Work. Our Human Resources Graduate Scheme is all about developing future HR leaders who will help us keep it that way. Based at our Stratford-upon-Avon Head Office, you'll dive into all aspects of HR, from attracting top talent to ensuring our people are set up for success. You'll be part of a close-knit team at the heart of the business that's passionate about creating and sustaining a positive culture, embracing diversity and building an environment which provides opportunities for employees to learn, develop and deliver the best work of their careers.
What you can expect
Over the course of this three-year scheme, you'll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills across our different HR functions. An initial placement with our HR Services Team, one of our primary interfaces with our employee population, will enable you to learn some of our key HR processes. You'll spend time in our Reward and Employee Experience teams, building your understanding of the wide and varied scope these areas cover supporting the delivery of some significant activities on employee engagement and employee remuneration/benefits. working on things like employee bonus calculations, pay reviews, and employee engagement surveys, gaining hands-on experience with data-heavy tasks and presenting insights to leadership.
You'll also work in our Employee Relations team, shadowing sensitive cases, guiding the business on policies as well as supporting with the development of new policies. There are opportunities for further rotations in areas such as Resourcing, Talent Management, HR Business Partnering and Learning Design and Delivery, with plenty of project work along the way. Alongside this experience, you'll be supported in gaining your CIPD qualification and other professional qualifications that align with and support your career goals.
Your future
Throughout the scheme, you'll strengthen your core skills, earn 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.
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.
Application process
If your application is shortlisted, you'll 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 is a short video interview, and the final stage will be an in-person assessment centre, where you'll participate in a variety of activities, including a group exercise, a role-specific exercise, and a skills-based interview. These will be taking place at the end of November / early December.
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, you'll need to have achieved, or be on track for, at least a 2:2 degree. While a degree subject with a people focus, such as Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, Sociology, or other social sciences would be ideal, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. What truly matters is your eagerness to learn, your curiosity, and your potential for growth. If you have a passion for people partnered with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, you'll fit right in!
We'll also be looking out for:
If you're able to bring these, we can teach you the rest.
Work experience
If you've gained industry experience or completed a placement year that's a big plus! But don't worry if you haven't, it's not a must-have for the scheme. What we're really looking for is some previous work experience where you've had the chance to interact with people and develop your communication skills.
Benefits and Rewards
When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
Working at NFU Mutual
We're 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.
