HR Graduate

2026HR Graduate Programme

Location:Leicester

Welcome to Hastings Direct From our Group HR Director Pam Angel

Werea digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market.Wevemade huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years along with nurturing our 4Cs culture.Wereproud of the journeywereon as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.

We provide insurance for over4million customers but we know theres even bigger opportunity out there. The factyourenow reading this job advert meanswevetempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD we really hope you like what you see andyoulljoin us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

Programmeoverview:

This two-year programme is designed to empower you to become a future Hastings leader.Through a mix of practical experience professionaldevelopmentand mentoringyoullgain the skills and confidence to support people strategies andhave a real impact for our colleagues customerscompanyand community.

This programme offers exposure to a variety of HR functions giving you a broad understanding of how HR shapes organisational performance.Youllhave theopportunity to undertake several rotations across our various departments including:

• Recruitment

• Employee Relations

• HR Operations

• HR Systems and Data

• Reward

• Communications PR & Engagement

• Organisational Development & Learning

• Talent and DE&I

• Change

Requirements:

• A degree in any discipline pendingin 2026orachieved within the last 2 years

• Experience working in a customer service rolewith acan-doapproach

• People motivatedwith strong attention to detail

• Ability to useinformation effectively

• Ambition curious anddriven

Unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship for our graduateprogrammes meaning you will need to be able to prove you have right to work in the UKfor the full 2-year duration of the programme to beeligible.

As an organisation we embrace the use of AI as a powerful tool to support our datadriven ambitions and enhance the way we work. The use of AI tools to help prepare your CV and cover letter ispermitted. However during the assessment process it is a requirement that all work be completed independently without AIassistance. This ensures that we can fairly evaluate each applicants own traits knowledge skills and abilities.Itsall about getting to know you.

Whatwelldo:

• 15thDec 2026 - Applications open: we will send you a link to complete psychometric testing via Harver

• 25thJan 2026 - Applications close

• 6th 22ndFeb 2026 - If successful in testing we will send you a link to complete anadditionalvideo interview

• 5thMar 2026 - If successful we will invite you to an Assessment Centre

• 12th Mar 2026 - In-Person Assessment Centres in Leicester

Reward:

When you join Hastings Directyoullbe making a real contribution to our success. You deserve to share in that success so alongside a competitive and flexible salary we offer a benefits package that recognises and rewards your part in our growth.

• Salary -Starting salary will be 33000 with an increase to be put in place upon completion of year one of the programme.

• Flexible Working We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach within a reasonable commutable distance so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail including days in the office and at home.

• Competitive Bonus Scheme(subject to company and personal performance)

• Healthcare cash planandprivate medical insurance

• Pensionmatched up to10%

• Free Mortgage Advice

• Access to theThrive mental health app

• Colleagueassistanceprogramme

• 25 days annual leaveandsocial eventsthroughout the year

Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for ourcolleaguesand giving them the right tools to do their jobwelldeliver good outcomes for everycustomer helping us to grow thecompanyprofitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in thecommunitieswe serve

We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. Wetreat customerslike we want to be treated - fairly respectfully and with their best interests at heart.