Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship 2026 (Fareham)
Location: Fareham
Salary: £24,479
Qualification: Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship
Start Date: September 2026
Closing date for applications: 8th March 2026
Insurance is so much more than you think!
This is a permanent role; your apprenticeship is just the start of your career with us. We'll continue to cheer you on every step of the way once you’ve finished and will remain committed to help you grow. Working in insurance is so varied, you’ll find that there are so many different opportunities for you to explore. An apprenticeship is the perfect way to fast-track your career!
Your Opportunity
Our IT Degree Apprenticeship is a great opportunity for someone who would like to start a career with one of the world’s most successful insurance companies. You’ll be able to earn and learn in an apprenticeship role that will give you a job with real responsibility from day one, whilst studying for a fully funded degree.
As an IT Apprentice you will be given to the opportunity to spend time with various teams within our IT department, allowing you to explore different areas before specialising in the area that most aligns to your passions.
Your role could involve:
Service Management: Help maintain and improve our technology infrastructure, ensuring systems run smoothly and securely. This may involve resolving problems and automating workflows.
Automation Projects: Get involved in initiatives that use tools like Blueprism to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more valuable work.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management: Support projects that protect our data and systems, learning best practices in security and compliance.
Data Analytics: Use platforms such as Power BI to analyse data, generate reports, and provide insights that help drive business decisions.
Project Management and Business Analysis: Working on IT projects providing cross-project administrative support, assigning and tracking tasks, working with stakeholders, fulfilling governance requirements or gathering requirements.
What can I look forward to?
You’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive IT department that’s passionate about innovation and collaboration. Our team works across a range of technology and business functions, giving you exposure to diverse projects and the chance to learn from experienced professionals. We value open communication, creativity, and a willingness to tackle new challenges together.
You will be supported and challenged throughout the program whilst working on projects and initiatives ensuring you put the customer at the heart of all we do. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll rotate through several key areas. This structure is designed to help you discover your strengths and interests, while building a broad portfolio of technical and professional skills.
Alongside work you will complete a Level 6 BSc Digital and Technology Solutions Degree as part of the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will take 36 months plus an End Point Assessment at the end.
What’s in it for you?
As well as joining a company that is passionate about our people, sustainability and our customers, we also have a competitive rewards and lifestyle benefits package.
You’ll receive:
1. £24,479 starting salary
2. 28 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
3. Flexible bank holidays for religious/cultural events
4. Private medical cover
5. 12% company pension contribution
6. Annual company bonus
7. Discounted gym membership
8. Discounted gadget insurance
9. Discounted technology offers
What you’ll need:
10. Minimum of three A Levels at A*- C (or equivalent),
11. A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 including Maths and English.
12. A professional attitude with a positive ‘can do’ approach to your work
13. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
14. Ability to build strong working relationships
15. The ability to work in a team - you will need to work with other departments and consult with others
16. Be Self-motivated and inquisitive
17. The ability to handle varying workloads and pressures
18. Appetite to work and study for a degree qualification at the same time - we are investing in you, are you willing to invest in yourself?
Are you ready to create a brighter future?
At Zurich, our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It’s a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do and for our employees, to grow and develop together. For our partners, to collaborate to create mutual value and for the planet, to drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business. We put our customers at the heart of everything that we do, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join us.
We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion, we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work. You’ll have every opportunity to use your drive and enthusiasm to innovate the future of Zurich. Everybody is made to feel welcome, different opinions are valued, personal needs are respected, and opportunity is equal for all.
So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.
We are unable to progress your application if you don't meet our criteria listed above.