Business Graduate

National House Building Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of warranty and insurance for new homes through their 2025 Business Graduate Programme in Milton Keynes. This immersive program offers recent graduates the chance to gain hands-on experience across various business areas, fostering skills and career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a passion for insurance and housing industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 2-year rotational graduate program.
• Collaborate with teams in Claims, Finance, and Commercial Services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Adaptability

Education

Degree level qualification

Job description

Are you a recent graduate eager to kickstart your career in a vibrant and supportive environment? Join NHBC, where we're not just the leading provider of warranty and insurance for new homes, but a business that's raising the bar in housebuilding. We're continuously improving and setting industry standards to ensure people feel safe and protected in high-quality homes they love.

We are on the lookout for passionate and ambitious graduates to join our 2025 Business Graduate Programme in Milton Keynes. Our programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation, working together to shape the industry for a better tomorrow.

About the Programme:

Your exciting NHBC journey begins with an immersive core induction programme where you'll discover what makes NHBC a leader in the industry. From there, you will dive into diverse experiences on our focused 6-month rotational placements where you will collaborate and learn with our talented colleagues in our Claims, Finance, Standards Innovation & Research, and Commercial Services teams.

Upon completing these rotations over 2 years, you'll be ready to step into your future with an exciting role within one of the following dynamic business areas: (Area chosen at the time of application)

• Business Support and Improvement
• Claims
• Customer Services
• Standards, Innovation and Research

Who We Are Looking For:

• Recent graduates with a passion for the insurance and housing industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset.

Education and Qualifications:

Applicants should be qualified to degree level.

What we offer:

• A structured, supported programme of learning combined with hands-on experience.
• A buddy throughout your work placements to support your transition.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and initiatives.
• A clear pathway for career progression within NHBC.

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• Life assurance
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Employee discounts platform
• + many more!

Why you should join us:

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data, and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled, and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development, and the chance to earn recognized qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

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Why NHBC

Work for the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-built homes.

We have a range of job opportunities across the UK, including field and home-based roles within corporate, business operations, and field tech. We welcome experienced professionals and those new to the world of work, such as trainees, and with our flexible working approach, we are open to helping you find a role that works for you.

Why work for NHBC

NHBC colleagues have access to a wide range of additional benefits, and we ensure our packages are attractive to current and potential employees.

Flexibility

Working flexibly is part of our commitment to supporting a positive work-life balance, and we are always happy to talk about flexible and hybrid working, wherever possible.

Bonus

We offer a yearly performance-based bonus to all employees based on a percentage of salary.

Additional benefits

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase extra days.
• Enhanced leave and pay, including equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay for all new parents.
• Competitive salaries benchmarked against the wider market.
• Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy focuses on respecting and valuing our diverse workforce and building a more inclusive workplace.

If you're interested in working at NHBC but haven't found a role in our current vacancies, please upload your CV. We will contact you if a suitable position becomes available and keep your CV on file for up to 18 months. Check our careers webpage regularly for new opportunities.

NHBC engages with preferred recruiters or agencies on a formal basis. Unsolicited applications from recruiters or agencies without signed terms of business will not be considered, and NHBC will not consider or pay for such applications.