Development Topics You’ll Cover

Throughout the programme, you’ll gain deep insight into the business through structured learning and immersive experiences across the following areas:

• NFU Mutual Strategy – Gain understanding of and exposure to our strategic objectives and support the delivery of key initiatives.
• Regional Strategy – Learn how regional roles support the NFU Mutual Agency Network by shadowing and attending agency visits.
• Licensing – Complete NFU Mutual’s licensing programme to sell products compliantly.
• Regional Service Centre (RSC) – Build relationships and understand how Underwriting and Claims teams support customers.
• Networking – Engage with stakeholders across NFU Mutual and the NFU (National Farmers Union) to build strong professional relationships.
• Agency Department – Explore how Head Office teams support new Agents and the wider network.
• Head Office Departments – Gain exposure to functions like Large Corporate Underwriting, Regional Sales, Risk Management.
• Agency Placement – Undertake a 3–6 month placement in a commissioned agency to understand operations first-hand.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll be an experienced professional with a strong background in:

• Sales and business development – driving sales and hitting targets, ideally in a B2B environment.
• People management – leading high-performing teams and delivering results.
• Change management – driving transformation and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder engagement – building relationships across internal and external networks.

You’ll also be:

• A self-starter with a passion for personal development.
• Motivated by the opportunity to build and lead your own business, with the resilience and drive to succeed in a self-employed environment.
• Comfortable operating in regulated environments, ideally with a background in Financial Services or Insurance.
• ACII qualified or willing to work towards it.
• A holder of 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 Rewards

• Annual bonus (up to 17.5% 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

*Plus any additional annual leave accrued in line with our Service Loyalty Policy