Actuarial Apprentice (Bristol)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Predict the future. And protect it
Love maths and critical thinking Step this way.

Make sure our insurance decision makers have all the facts and stats they need. Help us keep on the right track while protecting 28 million customers.

Actuaries dont have crystal balls. But they do have sharp brains serious maths skills and the tech to see around corners. Theyre the people who spot whats coming - from how long people might live how often accidents might happen to how markets may behave and shift.

They make sure the financial promises we make today still stand decades from now.

And if you join us as an Actuarial apprentice you wont just watch it happen. Youll be in the mix shaping the big calls sooner than you think.

Your allaccess pass to Actuarial
This is your pass to experience one of the most influential careers in Finance.

Youll rotate through different teams spending about 18 months in each. Each placement gives you the chance to build hands-on experience and see just how broad and impactful actuarial work can be.

You could be:

• Pricing insurance pensions and investments using specialist techniques to make sure were fair and competitive.
• Calculating reserves and capital so we can pay out future claims when our customers need us most.
• Using actuarial and statistical modelling techniques to understand and prepare for a wide range of risks.
• Designing and developing actuarial models and software to predict outcomes and guide decisions.
• Analysing past data and trends to set smart assumptions that power our models.
• Optimising investment strategies to keep us aligned with regulatory requirements and risk appetite.
• Explaining complex concepts to stakeholders and presenting financial results that influence strategic thinking.

And yes sometimes itll be your job to translate all that into plain English for colleagues and leaders. (Because not everyone speaks fluent actuarial. Yet.)

Skills for now. Skills for life
Youll nail how to create verify and review accurate timely financial information while working with the latest and greatest tools and tech: Excel/VBA Python R Prophet and Power BI.

Along the way youll level up your maths problem-solving data storytelling and communication skills. And get the confidence to explain complex ideas simply (which is super useful for any career).

Were modernising how we work too. Creating a more agile automated and insight-driven environment. Youll be part of that transformation helping us improve how we use data and models across the business.

And because we believe talent belongs in the spotlight youll have plenty of chances to show what you can do. Whether thats finding a smarter way to run a model or presenting your insight to the people making the big decisions.

Your future fully funded
Youll start earning a good salary from the moment you join while working towards the level 4 Actuarial Technician apprenticeship.

From there youll move on to a degree-level programme with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) - and could go all the way to Fellowship status with high earning potential and strong long-term career prospects.

Your training - fully funded with a generous study package: study days tutorials materials exams and professional subscriptions - the whole kit and kaboodle.

Plus youll be backed by mentors local education leads and a close-knit actuarial community thats ready to help you smash it.

By the end you wont just understand actuarial work. Youll have the skills qualifications and confidence to make a career-defining impact. And youll have played a vital role in Helping Britain Prosper.

Requirements

What youll need to apply

• Youll need to be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2026
• GCSEs at grade 4 9 in both Maths and English - Obtained
• 3 A Levels at grade BCC including a B in Maths - These grades can be predicted but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications

Important information

An additional requirement for the apprenticeship position is that you must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme which will last up to five years.

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers were unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold if this situation applies to you please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.

Location

This apprenticeship is based in Bristol and you will be expected to work from your primary office throughout the programme. While our hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues) apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period.

If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours we strongly recommend relocating closer to the office to ensure consistent attendance in line with contractual and hybrid working expectations.

About working for us
Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity equity and inclusion supporting our customers colleagues and communities and were committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles create a menopause health package and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities including flexibility in office attendance location and working patterns. And as a Disability Confident Leader we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

Salary

You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be re-graded with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle such as discounted shopping
• 22 days holiday with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 11th November 2025

Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we need close for applications earlier than originally advertised. If you think working with us could be right for youplease apply nowand see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!