Field based, 18 month fixed term contract, Pathway to Self employment as an Agent of NFU MutualAre you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and shape the future of insurance distribution? NFU Mutual is offering a unique opportunity to join our Future Business Leader programme – an 18-month fixed term contract designed to develop high-potential individuals into strategic business leaders, with the ultimate goal of becoming a self-employed Agent within our UK-wide Agency Network. This programme is a direct route to becoming a self-employed business leader, giving you the opportunity to run your own multi-million-pound insurance agency with the support of NFU Mutual. It’s designed to equip you with the commercial insight, leadership capability and operational experience needed to transition confidently into a self-employed Agent role. This bespoke development pathway combines structured learning, targeted placements, and mentoring from senior leaders to help you build the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to run a successful, compliant and customer-focused insurance agency. This role falls under Insurance Distribution Directive requirements, and as a result, role holders will be required to demonstrate ongoing Continuous Professional Development in role, along with undergoing regular re-screening to show that they are of “Good Repute”. Further information can be found in the FCA Handbook.What’s in it for you? A tailored development plan including technical product training, industry-recognised qualifications, and hands-on experience. Strategic placements within NFU Mutual agencies to build commercial acumen and leadership capability. Exposure to key business functions such as Underwriting, Claims, Sales & Marketing, Risk and Governance. Mentoring and networking with senior stakeholders and top-performing Agents. Involvement in high-impact projects that contribute to regional growth and innovation. A clear pathway to Agency Partnership, with the opportunity to lead your own business. Development Topics You’ll CoverThroughout the programme, you’ll gain deep insight into the business through structured learning and immersive experiences across the following areas: NFU Mutual Strategy – Gain understanding of and exposure to our strategic objectives and support the delivery of key initiatives. Regional Strategy – Learn how regional roles support the NFU Mutual Agency Network by shadowing and attending agency visits. Licensing – Complete NFU Mutual’s licensing programme to sell products compliantly. Regional Service Centre (RSC) – Build relationships and understand how Underwriting and Claims teams support customers. Networking – Engage with stakeholders across NFU Mutual and the NFU (National Farmers Union) to build strong professional relationships. Agency Department – Explore how Head Office teams support new Agents and the wider network. Head Office Departments – Gain exposure to functions like Large Corporate Underwriting, Regional Sales, Risk Management. Agency Placement – Undertake a 3–6 month placement in a commissioned agency to understand operations first-hand. What we’re looking forYou’ll be an experienced professional with a strong background in: Sales and business development – driving sales and hitting targets, ideally in a B2B environment. People management – leading high-performing teams and delivering results. Change management – driving transformation and continuous improvement. Stakeholder engagement – building relationships across internal and external networks. You’ll also be: A self-starter with a passion for personal development. Motivated by the opportunity to build and lead your own business, with the resilience and drive to succeed in a self-employed environment. Comfortable operating in regulated environments, ideally with a background in Financial Services or Insurance. ACII qualified or willing to work towards it. A holder of a full UK driving licence At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees. We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.Rewards and Benefits Annual Salary of up to £45,000 per annum Company car scheme Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary) Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution 25 days annual leave bank holidays buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme* A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies. This role falls under Insurance Distribution Directive requirements. You’ll be expected to maintain ongoing Continuous Professional Development and meet “Good Repute” standards as outlined in the FCA Handbook. Working at NFU Mutual We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction but also named us as the first UK-based company to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for ten years in a row. We are also the only Insurer to feature in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of ‘Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK’, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024 and 2025. We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.