How long does the programme last?
Both our core and analyst graduate programmes last for up to two years. Our core programme is split into four six-month placements and our analyst programme is made up of three eight-month placements. Slightly longer placements for analysts means that there is plenty of time to pick up on how to use specialist software like SAS, Python and SQL.
What will the programme cover?
You will join Admiral with fellow graduates and benefit from a comprehensive five-week induction, which not only gives you the opportunity to network and build friendships at work but also a strong foundation to start your first placement. You will learn about the insurance and Fintech industries, our history, culture, products and customers as well as being part of interactive workshops to develop presentation skills and work-place competencies through the externally recognised ILM Level 2 qualification.
Thanks to the success of our previous schemes (our programme has been running since 2006), Graduates are held in high esteem by managers from across the organisation who will have specifically requested for you to join their teams. This means you will contribute to and take ownership of projects with real responsibility which make an impact on our business. Most recently, Grads on our core scheme have undertaken placements in departments such as Marketing, People Services (HR) , Claims, Compliance as well as with our sister companies, start-ups Veygo and AFSL. Our analysts focus on more data-driven departments, recently taking on projects in areas including Pricing, Data Analytics, Management Information and Automation.
At the end of your first two rotations you will undertake ILM Level 3, as well as non-department specific training throughout your placements on topics such as project management, emotional intelligence & resilience and neurodiversity. You will choose your final placement in an area where you would like to accept a fixed role, using your learnings and experiences from the programme to determine your career path off of the scheme.
How will it help me in the future/career prospects at Admiral?
Completing several placements in diverse areas of the business means that you will develop a strong understanding of how our business works while developing an array of work-based competencies. It also means that you will be exposed to industry experts across a variety of departments, building a well-established network and will have plenty of opportunity to find your niche. Our Graduate Programme is first and foremost a developmental programme which means we work with you to ensure that you are growing and progressing with each placement.
Will I get paid along with other benefits?
Our starting salary is £21,000 a year and after one year of service you will also be awarded up to £3,600 worth of shares each year that you are with us. You will also benefit from various perks that we offer, such as discounts on insurance and in businesses across South Wales, a cycle-to-work scheme, free fruit and gym access, a salary advance when moving home and more.
Why Admiral? What makes Admiral’s Graduate programme different?
1. Flexibility and the chance to try our different careers - The Grad scheme at Admiral is the perfect opportunity to try out different careers. Your first placement is selected for you by our Programme Management team, after this, you can choose your subsequent placements anywhere in the company, even if they are not linked to your degree or past experiences. Within Admiral we have several start-ups, allowing you to gain insight into the running of an entire business. Take Admiral Pioneer for example, our recently launched our start-up hub, conceived with the aim is to seed, launch and scale new business initiatives in insurance and non-insurance growth areas.
2. Support and networking – You join the company with other graduates who you have regular contact with throughout your career with Admiral in the form of ongoing training, meetings and regular socials. You will also be joined by graduates from previous cohorts (including a grad buddy) meaning you have a strong network within the company from your first day. Throughout your time on the programme you are supported by our Programme Management team and your business mentor (an industry expert ready to share their expertise with you) as well as your line manager and team on each placement.
3. A personalised experience – our Programme Management team and the wider company are dedicated to providing you with the best experience possible, allowing you to shape your pathway at Admiral. This could mean supporting you in seeking out bespoke placements, created to align with your interests, skills and areas for development, or by providing one-on-one coaching and training. Self-development is actively encouraged and our Buy-A-Book scheme covers the cost of providing you with two career-focussed books each month. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved with projects outside of your placements, and we operate several Diversity working groups dedicated to areas such as Age, BAME, LGBTQ+, Disability and Social Mobility which you can get involved with as well as frequent opportunities for charity work and side-projects.
How do to apply?
Take a look here: How to secure a place on our Graduate Programme
