Cookies — it's your choice

At Bright Network we use cookies and similar technologies to help deliver you the best possible experience. Some are necessary to help our website work properly and can't be switched off, and some are optional but support Bright Network in building and running the service that we provide to you.

You can find out more in our privacy policy at any time by going to the link in our footer.

    1. Home
    2. Graduate Jobs
    3. Financial Services
    4. Actuarial Trainee Graduate Programme 2025
    Lock Applications for this job are now closed
    Closing soon

    We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

    What will you be doing?

    Are you ready to start your career as an Actuary?

    Unum UK are looking for Graduate Actuaries to join us, it is a brilliant time to start as we continue to grow and innovate. If you are a strong communicator, problem solver and keen to develop in your career as an Actuary, we want you to join our team.

    You will be joining a talented team of actuaries, having the opportunity to rotate through our actuarial teams and be encouraged on your journey to becoming qualified. Our actuarial teams are:

    • Risk & Capital
    • Reporting
    • Systems
    • Pricing

    What will you bring

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s Degree in a subject with a strong mathematical/statistical element
    • Highly numerate with great attention to detail and levels of accuracy
    • IT literate with experience in using packages including Word and Excel and be willing to learn further skills, including programming languages
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders of all levels
    • Motivated, enthusiastic and curious

    We have locations in Dorking, London and Basingstoke. Our Finance team is based primarily in Dorking, in your initial months with us we expect you to be in Dorking 2/3 days a week minimum. As you continue in your career at Unum, you can start to utilise our other locations 1 day per week.

    The application process

    • Stage 1 : Online application
    • Stage 2 : Online testing
    • Stage 3 telephone interview
    • Stage 4 : Competency Interview via MS Teams
    • Stage 5: Presentation & Technical task at our Dorking office
    • Stage 6: Offer and onboarding

    Why join us?

    • Competitive starting salary with increases upon exam passes
    • Performance based bonus
    • Plenty of Social Events, including quarterly Actuarial lunches, companywide Christmas and Garden parties, End of Exam celebrations and much more
    • A vibrant culture, a great place to build your career in a collaborative environment.
    • Fully supported study programme that covers the cost of exams, materials and allows time off to prepare for exams
    • 27 days annual leave
    • Health cash plan, Group Income Protection
    • 24/7 health support services (including a remote GP)
    • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
    • Opportunity to participate in charitable events

    At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

    We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.