Start your career in insurance at RSA
Kick-start your career with us. Whether you're fresh out of college or university, nearing graduation, or looking to get ahead with summer work experience. Find out more about what we're looking for, as well as what you'll get from us in return.
What to expect from the Early Careers Experience
You can expect a range of added benefits to support you throughout your career journey with us
Coaching and mentoring
You'll receive a dedicated talent coach and RSA business mentor to guide you through your programme
Study time
If you're studying through an apprenticeship, you'll receive a minimum of 6 hours study time each week. During this time you can complete knowledge tests, coursework and exam revision
Development plan
We'll put together a comprehensive development plan, designed to enhance your skills and compliment your role
Events and workshops
You'll experience quarterly networking and community events, learning and development workshops, guest speaker sessions, plus events on wellbeing and emotional fitness
Working at RSA
Discover the many opportunities on offer at RSA. From work experience and internships, to apprenticeships and our graduate programme. Starting your career with us will provide you with opportunities to gain valuable real-world experience in insurance.
Schools and students
Work experience and career sneak-peek opportunities across our various office locations.
Internships
Our 10-week summer internships include working on real projects, enabling fast-track development.
Apprenticeships
Learn your craft by working alongside our experts, and gain nationally-recognised qualifications.
Graduates
Experience enriching learning, giving you the tools to accelerate you and your career towards becoming a future business leader.
Employee benefits
What's in it for you? We have a range of benefits that you'll receive when joining one of our career programmes.
Holidays
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, every year. Plus the opportunity to buy and sell holiday days.
Discounts and finance
From travel loans to discounts online and in high-street shops, plus much more.
Bonuses and pay
We offer bonus opportunities once or twice a year, depending on your role. Plus there are competitive salaries and high-performance pay increases up for grabs.
Pension
We pay a pension contribution equivalent to 9% of pensionable salary, with no required contributions from you. If you want to contribute, we’ll also match your payments up to a further 2%.
What is Bright Futures?
Bright Futures is our entry-level Early Careers programmes, such as apprenticeships, internships and graduate programmes. We work with schools and college students to support their future choices and employability skills.
They've all been designed with a clear purpose in mind: to provide a structured and supportive route into the industry that serves as a launch pad to your success.
At RSA, we've developed a suite of programmes that support your professional growth. Each has been set up to empower you and accelerate you through the business.
How long is a Bright Futures experience?
Each experience varies in length:
- Internships are 10 weeks long over the summer months
- Apprenticeships last 2 years
- The Graduate experience lasts 3 years
What happens once I've finished a Bright Futures experience?
When you join us on a Bright Futures experience, you're placed in a permanent role from day 1.
Our teams will support you throughout your programme. If you choose to explore an alternative option once you finish, we'll provide career guidance.
We also have further talent programmes and study options that might appeal to you, to continue your career journey with us.