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    Are you keen to learn exciting new things in the insurance industry through hands on experience? Are you looking to gain amazing commercial experience in a prominent financial services business? If you have answered “yes” to the above, then our BGL Insurance Emerging Leaders Commercial Management Programme will be available to ambitious individuals that meet our selection criteria.

    The role

    The Emerging Leaders Commercial Management Programme is for ambitious individuals who wish to stretch and develop business/commercial knowledge and skills whilst completing an apprenticeship. The programme provides an invaluable insight into various departments contributing to the delivery of business through structured rotational placements for our managers of the future.

    Your journey with BGL Insurance will start with a unique 2–3-year programme giving you an opportunity to take on real business responsibilities within your placements. During your final year you will become part of a new project or initiative whilst also gaining an Insurance Professional (CII) Level 4 apprenticeship qualification. You will rotate on either 6 or 8-month placements across specialised departments with regular reviews to discuss your individual development and longer-term career plans.

    We have start dates available in April and September.

    During your programme you will learn to demonstrate an understanding of

    • BGL Insurance and its place within the insurance market and the available products and services
    • BGL Insurance’s strategy and how each placement area contributes to our commercial success
    • The impact of change within BGL Insurance and the insurance market and how it effects the role and wider business objectives
    • The importance of being proactive in developing the relationships and networks required, achieving business objectives and ensuring that customers and colleagues needs are met
    • The processes and procedures relevant to the technical requirements of each placement, regulatory requirements and the impact on the wider organisation and industry
    • The importance of your own development plan and ensuring all study activities are completed in the deadlines provided and to a high standard.

    Skills, Experience and Knowledge

    • Degree or Equivalent OR breadth of experience working in Financial Service/Insurance Industry
    • Strong A levels (or equivalent)
    • Solid GCSE Grades including English & Math’s at level 4 or above (or equivalent)
    • Proven ability to modify communication style to your audience
    • Takes responsibility and initiative for delivering results
    • Resilient, works flexibly to achieve desired outcomes

    Why chose us?

    Here are some of our amazing benefits:

    • Free lunch any day you are in the office
    • A hybrid working model (split of working from home and the office)
    • Entry into a monthly Puffins draw which is full of fantastic prizes
    • 25 days annual leave, which increases 1 day per year until the maximum of 30 days is hit (this excludes bank holidays)
    • A virtual GP service
    • Opportunity for volunteering days

    On top of this, you will also get access to our flexible benefits which includes buying and selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, technology scheme, gym flex and so much more.

    BGL Insurance, part of the Markerstudy Group, is a leading digital distributor of insurance to three million customers. BGL Insurance provides a range of motor, home and life insurance products in partnership with several of the best-known brands in UK financial services and through own brands Budget Insurance and Dial Direct, all supported by state-of-the-art, award winning, contact centres and market leading digital platforms.

    With over 1,700 colleagues across three sites in Peterborough, Sunderland and Wakefield, BGL Insurance uses its passion, scale and expertise for the benefit of its customers, offering unrivalled value, ease and confidence.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    We're a diverse community of dedicated, innovative and talented professionals. Inclusive by instinct, we encourage our people to create and share ideas – supporting their growth and celebrating their uniqueness. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and stand firmly against discrimination of any kind.