HR Graduate

Hastings Insurance Services; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital insurance provider in the UK is offering an HR Graduate Programme designed for graduates who aspire to become future leaders. This two-year programme includes multiple rotations across HR functions like Recruitment and Employee Relations, fostering hands-on experience and professional development. The starting salary is £33,000 with benefits including flexible working, bonuses, and healthcare plans. Applicants must prove their right to work in the UK for the programme's duration.

Benefits

Salary increase after year one

Flexible working approach

Competitive bonus scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Private medical insurance

Pension matched up to 10%

Free mortgage advice

Thrive mental health app

Colleague assistance programme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• A degree in any discipline pending in 2026 or achieved within the last 2 years.
• Experience working in a customer service role with a can‑do approach.
• People motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use information effectively.
• Ambition, curiosity and drive.

Responsibilities

• Support people strategies and have a real impact for colleagues and customers.
• Undertake several rotations across HR functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service experience

Ambition

Curiosity

Drive

Education

Degree in any discipline (pending in 2026 or achieved within the last 2 years)

Job description

2026 HR Graduate Programme

Location: Leicester

Welcome to Hastings Direct From our Group HR Director Pam Angel

We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We’re proud of the journey we’re on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.

We provide insurance for over 4 million customers but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you’re now reading this job advert means we’ve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD. We really hope you like what you see and you’ll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

Programme overview :

This two-year programme is designed to empower you to become a future Hastings leader. Through a mix of practical experience, professional development and mentoring you’ll gain the skills and confidence to support people strategies and have a real impact for our colleagues, customers, company and community.

This programme offers exposure to a variety of HR functions giving you a broad understanding of how HR shapes organisational performance. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake several rotations across our various departments including :

• Recruitment
• Employee Relations
• HR Operations
• HR Systems and Data
• Reward
• Communications PR & Engagement
• Organisational Development & Learning
• Talent and DE&I
• Change

Requirements :

• A degree in any discipline pending in 2026 or achieved within the last 2 years
• Experience working in a customer service role with a can‑do approach
• People motivated with strong attention to detail
• Ability to use information effectively
• Ambition, curiosity and drive

Unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship for our graduate programmes meaning you will need to be able to prove you have right to work in the UK for the full 2‑year duration of the programme to be eligible.

As an organisation we embrace the use of AI as a powerful tool to support our data‑driven ambitions and enhance the way we work. The use of AI tools to help prepare your CV and cover letter is permitted. However during the assessment process it is a requirement that all work be completed independently without AI assistance. This ensures that we can fairly evaluate each applicant’s own traits, knowledge, skills and abilities. Its all about getting to know you.

What well do :

• 15 th Dec 2026 – Applications open: we will send you a link to complete psychometric testing via Harver
• 25 th Jan 2026 – Applications close
• 6 th Feb 2026 – If successful in testing we will send you a link to complete an additional video interview
• 5 th Mar 2026 – If successful we will invite you to an Assessment Centre
• 12 th Mar 2026 – In‑Person Assessment Centres in Leicester

Reward :

• Salary – Starting salary will be £33 000 with an increase to be put in place upon completion of year one of the programme.
• Flexible Working – We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach within a reasonable commutable distance so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail including days in the office and at home.
• Competitive Bonus Scheme (subject to company and personal performance)
• Healthcare cash plan and private medical insurance
• Pension matched up to 10%
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Access to the Thrive mental health app
• Colleague assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave and social events throughout the year

Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job well deliver good outcomes for every customer helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated – fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital / family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Hastings Direct we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

Job posting end date: 25 / 01 / 2026

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1