Overview

Business Management Graduate Programme 2026 (Swindon)

Location: Swindon | Start Date: September 2026 | Closing date for applications: Sunday 26 October 2025

Get real-life experience in insurance through Zurich’s 27-month rotational graduate programme. This permanent role offers opportunities to learn across different parts of the business, build a broad network, and develop the commercial and technical know-how to become a future leader.

What you can look forward to

Our 27-month rotational Business Management Graduate programme provides unrivalled exposure to different parts of the business and the chance to meet new people and form strong connections. You will understand how we deliver for our customers and be supported by a large UK-wide network. You may gain experience in claims, underwriting, risk assessment, stakeholder reporting, and driving operational excellence, with potential to manage a team. You will challenge yourself, develop a range of skills and networks, oversee projects that deliver value, and grow your professional capabilities.

You will experience an in-depth learning & development programme and complete a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree), including the Chartered Insurance Institute ACII qualification.

Responsibilities

Rotational assignments across UK offices with a focus on understanding the business, supporting customers, and contributing to projects that add value. You will work toward building relationships, delivering results, and continuously improving processes. You may be asked to step outside your comfort zone to deliver for customers and colleagues.

What you’ll need

• Flexibility around location as this is a rotational programme and you work across the UK offices and must be within a commutable distance from your assigned office
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to build strong working relationships
• Willingness and commitment to learning and development
• Influencing & teamworking skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Drive and enthusiasm

Entry Requirements

• You must recently have achieved (within the last three years) or be on track to receive a minimum 2:1 degree from your bachelor’s or equivalent
• At least 96 UCAS points from 3 A-Level subjects (or equivalent)
• A*-C in English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
• You must have an indefinite, full right to work and reside in the UK. We cannot accept sponsorship cases. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years to apply.

What’s in it for you?

• £30,000 starting salary with 2 performance-related pay reviews a year
• 25 days holiday plus 3 volunteering days
• Option to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance
• Private medical cover
• 12% company pension contribution
• Annual company bonus
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted gadget insurance
• Discounted technology offers

Notes

As this is a rotational programme, you may be required to relocate. Zurich operates a hybrid working policy; office attendance is agreed with your line manager at the start of each rotation and must be within a commutable distance. Financial relocation support is provided for relocations. Zurich is committed to diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

Please note: We are unable to progress applications from individuals who do not have the right to reside and work in the UK or who require sponsorship. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years to be eligible.