Overview

Royal London is the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company. We're owned by our members and work for their benefit, not shareholder profits. Our difference is our strength, and we encourage applications from those who bring diverse perspectives.

We’re looking for ambitious, creative and intellectually curious graduates to join our two-year Graduate Enterprise Leadership Programme, starting in September 2026. This cross-functional, rotational experience is designed to develop the next generation of enterprise leaders who will shape the future of our business and industry.

What You’ll Gain

• £33,000 starting salary plus performance bonus
• Double-matched pension contributions (up to 14%) and life assurance (up to 8x salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance and 24/7 access to health, legal and financial advice
• Hybrid working, excellent office facilities, and location support for placements away from your home office
• Access to inclusion networks, business-wide events, and leadership communities

Leadership Journey

This isn’t just a graduate programme; it’s a launchpad for future leaders. You’ll join a small cohort of high-potential graduates and embark on a journey designed to build enterprise-wide leadership capability. Through three structured placements (around eight months each), you’ll gain exposure to core business areas and contribute to strategic initiatives. Placements may be based at different sites across the UK, so flexibility and openness are key. In each rotation, you’ll be supported by:

• A dedicated People Leader and Buddy
• A long-term Mentor to guide your development
• A peer cohort for shared learning and collaboration

You'll:

• Receive targeted learning and development initiatives
• Participate in group initiatives aligned to our strategy and priorities
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects that span the full two-year programme
• Analyse data and business inputs to inform decision-making
• Influence how we work by bringing fresh thinking and challenging the status quo
• Build relationships across the organisation and develop the skills to lead teams and initiatives

Who We're Looking For (Qualifications & Attributes)

• Passion for the life, pensions and investment industry
• Comfortable with technology and data, and eager to learn
• Intellectually curious, adaptable and confident in sharing ideas
• Proactive, driven and able to manage multiple projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A natural collaborator with sound judgement and problem-solving ability
• Someone who sees challenges as opportunities and is ready to lead from day one

Additional Information

We’re committed to inclusivity and responsible employment. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this or other roles. This programme runs for two years and includes extensive support to help you land an amazing role at the end of the programme.