Guy Carpenter Apprenticeship Programme London - 2026

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk and reinsurance specialist is seeking apprentices for their London Apprenticeship Programme. This 16-18 month program offers a full-time permanent role alongside a Level 3 qualification. Candidates will gain practical experience, develop important skills, and work within various departments. Successful candidates must have 96 UCAS points and GCSEs in English and Maths. The company values strong interpersonal and numerical skills, with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Support during qualification

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 96 UCAS points at A-Level or equivalent.
• Five GCSEs at Grades 8 and 9, including English & Maths.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Gain insights into client needs and risk principles.
• Engage in on-the-job experience across various business situations.
• Build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Produce accurate documentation and financial records.

Skills

Relationship building

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Analytical skills

IT skills

Spanish language skills

Education

96 UCAS points at A-Level or equivalent

5 GCSEs at Grades 8 and 9 (including English & Maths)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC is a leading global risk and reinsurance specialist with more than 3,100 professionals in over 60 offices around the world. Guy Carpenter delivers a powerful combination of broking expertise, trusted strategic advisory services and industry-leading analytics to help clients adapt to emerging opportunities and achieve profitable growth. For more information, visit www.guycarp.com and follow Guy Carpenter on LinkedIn and X.

Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC and its separately incorporated operating entities around the world are part of Marsh & McLennan Companies, a publicly held company.

Guy Carpenter Apprenticeship Programme – London 2026

About the Programme

• 16 – 18 month Apprenticeship programme to start in October 2026
• Study for your Cert CII qualification within a fully supported Level 3 Apprenticeship programme.
• Full time permanent role with a competitive salary.
• A complete learning experience through a range of training events, networking activities and business support.
• Have 20% of your work time dedicated to focus and develop the required skills, knowledge and behaviours to achieve the apprenticeship.
• A range of roles available within our Business Support and Broking teams; successful candidates will be matched to a suitable position as part of the assessment process.

What do we value?

Qualifications (required)

• 96 UCAS points at A-Level or equivalent (BTEC, T-LEVEL, etc.)
• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Grades 8 and 9 (including English & Maths)
• Right to Work in the UK

Skills

• Desire to succeed in a competitive environment where building relationships is the key to your success.
• Highly effective written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organisation, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Numerically confident with strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional IT skills – such as (but not limited to) an ability to use a variety of Microsoft products to a high standard, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Language skills (specifically Spanish) – while not essential for all roles, would be an advantage for some.

Day in the Life

Roles will vary depending on the business unit, however Apprentices can expect to:

• Gain an understanding of how Guy Carpenter (GC) meets the needs of its clients.
• Gain an understanding of the key principles of risk, insurance and reinsurance.
• Effectively deal with a variety of business situations through “on-the-job” experience.
• Build a network with fellow trainees on the programme, alumni from previous years and stakeholders from across the business.
• Understand the different roles within the industry and how they interact with each other.
• Contribute to the achievement of own and departmental targets, key performance indicators and business objectives.
• Research ways to resolve issues and achieve the best possible outcome for GC and its clients.
• Manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines while maintaining high standard and integrity of service to GC Business Divisions and external clients.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with GC colleagues, clients and external parties.
• Proactively manage tasks in accordance with specific client requirements and in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Produce and maintain accurate documentation and financial records.
• Contribute to internal and external meetings and support projects or enquiries.

What’s in it for you

• Support during your qualification.
• Joining a company with a strong brand and strong results to match.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
• Volunteer opportunities.

Our Application Process

• Apply by submitting your CV and completing a short questionnaire.
• If you meet our criteria, you will be asked to complete a Video Interview & Gamification tests.
• If successful, you will be invited to the final stage: an in-person Assessment Centre.

Join us

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need us to arrange reasonable support during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].