Graduate Enterprise Leadership Programme

Graduate Enterprise Leadership Programme 2026

Location: Edinburgh

Working Style:Hybrid 50% home/office based

Royal London Empowering Future Leaders

Royal London is the UKs largest mutual life pensions and investment company. Were owned by our members and work for their benefit not shareholder profits and that makes us different.

Were looking forambitious creative and intellectually curious graduatesto join ourtwo-year Graduate Enterprise Leadership Programme starting inSeptember 2026. This cross-functional rotational experience is designed to develop thenext generation of enterprise leadersthose who will shape the future of our business and industry.

What Youll Gain

• 33000 starting salaryplus performance bonus
• Double-matched pension contributions(up to 14%) andlife assurance(up to 8x salary)
• 28 days annual leaveplus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insuranceand 24/7 access to health legal and financial advice
• Hybrid working excellent office facilities and locational support for placements away from your home office
• Access toinclusion networks business-wide events and leadership communities

Your Leadership Journey

This isnt just a graduate programme its a launchpad for future leaders. Youll join a small cohort of high-potential graduates and embark on a journey designed to buildenterprise-wide leadership capability.

Through three structured placements (around eight months each) youll gain exposure to our core business areas and contribute to strategic initiatives. Youll be expected to lead with curiosity challenge assumptions and drive change.

Placements may be based at different sites across the UK so flexibility and openness are key.

In each rotation youll be supported by:

• A dedicatedPeople LeaderandBuddy
• A long-termMentorto guide your development
• A peer cohort for shared learning and collaboration

Youll:

• 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 Were Looking For

• Agraduatewith a passion for the life pensions and investment industry
• Comfortable withtechnology and data and eager to learn
• Intellectually curious adaptable and confident in sharing ideas
• Proactive driven and able to manage multiple projects
• Strongcommunication 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

Key Dates & Application Info

• Start date: September 2026
• You must be available to start on this date and open to placements across our UK sites
• Submit a shortcover letterexplaining why youre suited to the programme
• Apply forone role only based on your preferred location for assessment and initial placement. Your first placement might be at another office location.This application is for the Edinburgh location.
• If selected youll be invited to anon-site interview and assessment centreinDecember 2025
• Although this is a two-year fixed term contract well provide extensive support to help you land an amazing role at the end of the programme

At Royal London we believe your difference is our strength. If youre excited about this opportunity but dont meet every requirement we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this or other roles.

About Royal London

Were the UKs largest mutual life pensions and investment company offering protection long-term savings and asset management products and services.

OurPeople Promiseto our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive responsible enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered Trustworthy Collaborate Achieve.

Weve always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here -Our Benefits

Inclusion diversity and belonging

Were anInclusiveemployer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected whatever their background.