Job Description

Scheme summary

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Salary

- 30,987 + up to 10% annual bonus + annual pay reviews

Start date

- September 2026

Scheme length

- 3 years

Location

- Stratford-upon-Avon

Criteria

- minimum degree classification of 2:2.

About the scheme

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The Risk Division at NFU Mutual is undergoing an exciting transformation. Operational risk is now evolving into two distinct disciplines - enterprise risk and operational risk - creating broader opportunities for you to explore a variety of specialisms. Whether it's information security, business continuity, or strategic risk management, you'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of risk in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.



Join our Risk graduate scheme and become an integral part of our mission to manage risk across NFU Mutual. Our dedicated Risk teams support business objectives by helping to deliver customer benefits through a comprehensive understanding of regulatory rules, enabling informed, risk-based decisions. In this role, you'll contribute to our success by safeguarding NFU Mutual against a wide range of risks, including strategic, financial, and operational threats.

What you can expect

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Expect a hands-on experience that immerses you in the heart of NFU Mutual's operations. Your rotations will involve tackling real business challenges, such as reviewing security controls, developing robust plans for operational resilience, and ensuring our data protection measures are up to date. You'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, from IT experts to senior leaders, gaining invaluable exposure across the business. Your role will require critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong communication skills as you create and test business continuity plans to ensure we're prepared for any eventuality, from cyber-attacks to market disruptions.



You'll also have the chance to engage in exciting project opportunities, especially in response to regulatory changes that shape our industry. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to complete professional qualifications, such as the ISC2 Cyber Security Qualification for those keen to understand cybersecurity, the CBCI (Certificate in Business Continuity) for those focusing on resilience, and the CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe) for those interested in data protection.



You'll thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment where sharing knowledge and challenging conventional thinking is encouraged. With exposure to various business areas and the opportunity to work closely with managers at all levels, you'll have the chance to influence our business and make a real impact. This is your opportunity to develop your skills while helping to protect our organisation.

Your future

Throughout the scheme, you'll strengthen your core skills, earn recognised 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. Should you be successful, you'll move on to a short video interview. 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. The assessment centre will take place on Tuesday 25th November.

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

What we're looking for

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To join this scheme, you'll need to have achieved, or be on track for, at least a 2:2 degree. welcome candidates from all degree backgrounds, as what truly matters is your passion for learning, curiosity, and potential for growth. If you excel in meticulous environments where attention to detail is key and enjoy tackling complex problems, all while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude, you'll fit right in!



We'll also be looking out for:



Strong communication and interpersonal skills - effective stakeholder engagement is key to the success of this area.
Excellent organisational skills - you'll be required to juggle both internal and external deadlines.
Analytical Insight - you'll need the ability to analyse complex information, extracting and interpreting key elements to inform decision-making and drive results.
Creativity and initiative


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.

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 Rewards

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When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:



Salary 30,987
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
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.
Salary sacrifice employee car scheme - subject to eligibility

Stratford-upon-Avon

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Tiddington Road

Stratford-upon-Avon

Warwickshire

CV37 7BJ


Visit the Stratford-upon-Avon (Tiddington) office

Vacancy managed by

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Kirstie Patterson