Graduate and Apprenticeship Manager
Birkenhead, UK
Location: Remote – Nationwide travel
Reporting to: Head of Technical Learning & Development
Why Join HSB?
We don’t just inspect—we protect. At HSB, you’ll join a team with a clear purpose, strong values, and a supportive culture where your expertise is respected and your contributions matter. From flexible working to wellbeing support, we invest in you so you can bring your best self to work—every day.
Apply today and become part of a company that doesn’t just engineer safety—but inspires trust.
This role falls under MD Insurance.
Why Join MD Insurance?
Working within MD Insurance, part of the Munich Re family, you’ll play an important role in developing the next generation of technical talent across our business.
We don’t just develop technical expertise—we build careers. As our Graduate and Apprenticeship Manager, you’ll help shape the programmes, development pathways and professional opportunities that enable graduates, apprentices and early-career colleagues to build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
You’ll join a collaborative environment where learning, technical excellence and professional development are highly valued. With the opportunity to influence programmes across the business, this is a role where your ideas, coaching skills and passion for developing people can make a lasting difference.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working closely with the Head of Technical Learning & Development, you’ll be responsible for the design, delivery and continuous improvement of graduate, apprentice and early-career development programmes.
You’ll:
Support the recruitment, onboarding, training and progression of graduates, apprentices and early-career talent.
Develop structured learning pathways aligned with business and technical competency requirements.
Coach and mentor colleagues throughout their development.
Work with managers and technical specialists to support future capability requirements.
Support professional membership and Registered Building Inspector development.
Monitor learner progress and programme effectiveness, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
What You Bring
A confident and credible communication style, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation.
Strong coaching and mentoring capability.
A proactive approach and the ability to work independently using your own initiative.
Excellent organisational skills with a strong focus on results.
The ability to balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
A flexible and adaptable approach.
A passion for learning, development and professional excellence.
What We Offer
25 days annual leave (with the ability to purchase more), plus 2 wellbeing days and volunteer days.
Annual profit share bonus.
Free private medical and dental insurance, with the option to upgrade.
Pension – up to 10% employer contribution.
Access to health and wellbeing programmes, employee assistance programmes and occupational health support.
Mobile phone and tablet devices provided for work where appropriate.
Cycle to work scheme and access to discounts through various retailers with Reward Gateway.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Reimbursement for professional fees.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At HSB, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs.
Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.
All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.
