Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

Job Overview

As an IT Apprentice you will be given 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.

• Service Management
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  Help maintain and improve our technology infrastructure, ensuring systems run smoothly and securely. This may involve resolving problems and automating workflows.
• Automation Projects
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  Get involved in initiatives that use tools like Blueprism to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more valuable work.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
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  Support projects that protect our data and systems, learning best practices in security and compliance.
• Data Analytics
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  Use platforms such as Power BI to analyse data, generate reports, and provide insights that help drive business decisions.
• Project Management and Business Analysis
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  Work on IT projects providing cross‑project administrative support, assigning and tracking tasks, working with stakeholders, fulfilling governance requirements, or gathering requirements.

You’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive IT department that is 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, 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.

Insurance is so much more than you think!

• Due to government restrictions, you must have the permanent right to reside and work in the UK before you apply. Also, you must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years at the time of application.
• Minimum of three A Levels at A‑C (or equivalent).
• A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4, including Maths and English.
• A professional attitude with a positive ‘can do’ approach to your work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to work in a team – you will need to work with other departments and consult with others.
• Be self‑motivated and inquisitive.
• Ability to handle varying workloads and pressures.
• 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?

• £24,479 starting salary
• 28 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
• Flexible bank holidays for religious/cultural events
• Private medical cover
• 12% company pension contribution
• Annual company bonus
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted gadget insurance
• Discounted technology offers

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 will receive the benefits listed above.

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. 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 and make a difference, be challenged, be inspired, and be supported. Love what you do – work for us.