Insurance Sales Graduate Scheme

NFU Mutual; North East; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Annual bonus up to 10%

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

NFU Mutual invites applications for its Insurance Sales Graduate Scheme in the North East. The role offers a base salary of £33,000 plus up to 10% annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

The three-year programme starts September 2027, with regional placements and structured training across NFU Mutual offices. You will rotate through regional teams, build relationships with customers and local businesses, gain insurance sales experience, and work toward CII qualifications while

Qualifications

• Must have at least a 2:2 degree or be on track for one.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-management

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

2:2 degree

Job description

# Insurance Sales Graduate SchemeRegion: North EastLocation: North East RegionContract type: GraduateReference number: EACA00100Working pattern: Full-timeSalary: £33,000 + 10% annual bonus + benefits packageClosing date: 8th November 2026Apply now## Scheme summary**Launch your career with our 2027 Insurance Sales Graduate Scheme** * Play a direct part in shaping our future growth, with exposure to expanding markets including commercial and high-net-worth insurance.* Build an understanding of our unique distribution model, by getting exposure to our local offices spread across the country.* Build your career with structured training, supportive leaders and by joining our existing network of graduate trainees. * Salary - £33,000 + up to 10% annual bonus + annual pay reviews* Company car* Start date – September 2027* Scheme length – 3 years* Regional schemes based across: + London / South East + East and Midlands + South West + North East* Criteria – You’ll need at least a 2.2 degree in any subject.* Full UK driving licence required. **About the scheme** From our strong farming roots, NFU Mutual has grown into a major UK-wide insurance and financial services organisation. We’re proud of where we came from, and excited about where we’re heading next. Today, we’re growing in areas such as commercial and high-net-worth insurance. Our Sales team plays a key role in this by building strong relationships with customers, local businesses and communities across the UK. On this scheme, you’ll build your commercial knowledge, gain practical experience in insurance sales and play a direct part in shaping our future growth. You’ll join one of our regional teams, working closely with local NFU Mutual branches to help businesses grow, build strong customer relationships and deliver a personal service. You’ll learn how trusted relationships help NFU Mutual succeed. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable experience, grow your confidence and develop the skills needed for a successful career in insurance sales. *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 expectAlthough our graduates are based across the UK, you’ll still be part of one team. You’ll join our national graduate group and meet regularly at our Head Office in Stratford-upon-Avon for shared training and development. This gives you the chance to build strong connections with other graduates. You’ll also work on regional projects and placements linked to your area. 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. The Insurance Sales Scheme focuses on corporate leadership, strategy and business growth. Throughout the programme, you'll develop your knowledge of commercial and high-net-worth insurance while working on projects that support growth across your region. Each project is carefully selected to broaden your technical expertise, expand your network across the business and give you the opportunity to take ownership of initiatives that deliver meaningful outcomes. As part of a busy regional team, you'll be involved in high-profile work and gain first-hand experience of how we build and maintain strong relationships with key business partners. **Application Process** If your application is shortlisted, there are three stages: 1. **Online assessment** – to help us understand how you learn and solve problems. 2. **Video interview** – a short interview to learn more about you. 3. **Assessment centre** – an in-person day where you’ll take part in activities such as a group exercise, a role-specific task and a skills-based interview. The assessment centres will be held in our Regional offices or locations- * North East Scheme- Tuesday 1st December 2026 in York* South East/London Scheme - Wednesday 2nd December 2026 in London* South West Scheme -Monday 7th December 2026 in Bristol* East & Midlands Scheme - Tuesday 8th December 2026 in Stratford Upon Avon. **Your future** These schemes are designed to help you build your core insurance skills and work towards CII qualifications. We’ll support you to gain the knowledge and experience you need for a successful career. 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. These schemes can lead to a wide range of roles across NFU Mutual. 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**Qualifications and skills** You’ll need to have achieved, or be on track for, at least a 2:2 degree. We welcome applications from any degree background. We’re interested in your passion for learning, curiosity and your potential. To help you succeed on the scheme, you’ll bring: * **Analytical thinking and problem solving** - able to interpret information, identify patterns and draw meaningful conclusions.* **Self-management and initiative** – taking ownership of your work and having the confidence to move things forward* **Teamwork and collaboration skills** – working well with others and building positive relationships across teams* **Time management and organisation skills** – planning your work, managing priorities and meeting deadlines* **Adaptability and resilience** – staying positive, flexible and focused when priorities or situations change* **Critical thinking skills** – thinking clearly, asking questions and finding practical solutions* **Communication and interpersonal skills** – building trust with others and communicating clearly with customers, colleagues and stakeholders If you can bring these qualities, we can help you develop the rest. **Work experience** Industry experience or a placement year 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. **Travel requirements** For all regional schemes, you can expect to spend three to four days a week travelling across your region, dividing your time between NFU Mutual agencies, regional offices and our Head Office in Stratford-upon-Avon. Your remaining time will usually be spent working from home. ***To be eligible for this scheme, you must have a full UK driving licence.*** *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.*## Benefits and RewardsWhen you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including: * Salary - £33,000* Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)* Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme* A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities* Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets* £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs* Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more* Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance* Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year* Mentoring opportunities to help you grow your career* Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme* Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary* Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.## Working at NFU MutualWe’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services organisations, and for over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us, so we’re proud to be recognised as “a great place to work”. Our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2026 award was not only awarded with Distinction, but it also marked us as the first UK based company to earn a Gallup Exceptional Workplace award for eleven consecutive years. We’ve also been consistently recognised by Glassdoor. We appeared in the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK list in 2023, 2024 and 2026 — and in 2026, we were the highest ranked insurance business in the UK, highlighting our strong employee experience and the positive feedback our people share on the platform. Additionally, we were named in the LinkedIn Top Companies 2026 list of “Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK”, and we’ve been certified as a UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. We offer a supportive and empowering culture where people are inspired to perform, given opportunities to grow, and recognised and rewarded for 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’re successful now and in the future.Apply now