HR Project Management Internship

What you’ll be working on

Our HR Projects team leads people‑focused change across the division, helping to improve processes, systems and the overall employee experience. We use structured project management, clear reporting and strong governance to keep initiatives on track and make sure change is delivered smoothly and effectively.

As part of the evolving HR Operations plan, we're strengthening how we report on projects. Progress updates feed into a developing Power BI dashboard that we’re redesigning to be clearer, more visual and more useful for senior leaders. By working closely with project managers and using consistent templates, we identify key risks, issues, dependencies and areas of impact across the organisation. We’re also exploring creative ways to present this information, such as visual heat maps that show who is affected, when and how.

Communication is another focus area. We’re reviewing what messages go out, when they’re shared and which channels are used, so we can create a more joined‑up communication approach across the project portfolio. We’re also looking at resource planning across HR—understanding the demand for support and comparing forecast vs. actual workloads. Alongside this, we’re improving how we demonstrate project outcomes and benefits, including exploring better Power BI visuals, automation opportunities and early uses of AI.

During the eight‑week internship, you’ll gain hands‑on experience by contributing directly to this work. You’ll support project planning, help track risks and issues, and feed into progress reports. You’ll develop practical skills in organisation, communication, analysis and problem‑solving, as well as confidence in presenting information through clear, engaging slides and discussions.

By helping enhance processes and improve reporting approaches, you’ll gain valuable insight into how project management works within a fast‑paced HR environment. By the end of your placement, you’ll have meaningful experience you can use in future interviews and a strong understanding of how effective project governance supports teams across HR.

How we’ll support you

You’ll be supported closely throughout your internship, both within HR and as part of our wider Internship Programme.

In your first week, you’ll spend dedicated time in the office with your Placement Manager getting to know NFU Mutual, the industry and the regulatory landscape we operate in. You’ll complete corporate induction learning, receive systems training and agree placement objectives, including your end-of-programme presentation brief.

Throughout the 8 weeks, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals who regularly engage with senior leaders across the organisation. You’ll see first-hand how we influence, advise and challenge at all levels of the business.

Alongside your team experience, our Early Careers team will support your wider development. You’ll attend networking events with fellow interns, take part in a presentation skills session to help you prepare for your final showcase, and benefit from structured feedback conversations to help you reflect and grow.

We’ll trust you with real responsibility, but you won’t be left to figure things out alone. You’ll receive guidance, stretch opportunities and regular feedback, while also being encouraged to manage your time effectively and take ownership of your work.

By the end of the programme, you’ll deliver a final presentation on your project and leave with tangible experience, stronger commercial awareness and greater confidence in your own capability.

Application Process

Our application process is designed to be straightforward and focused on your potential. It includes an online assessment, a pre-recorded video interview and a virtual, skills-based interview with members of the team. We’re interested in how you think, communicate and approach problems rather than whether you’ve done this before.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship, as we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

This vacancy may close early depending on application volumes, so we’d encourage you to apply as soon as you feel ready.

About you

You’re someone who’s curious, proactive, and excited to learn how structured project delivery can create real change in an organisation. You don’t need any previous project experience, just the willingness to get involved, ask questions and share your ideas confidently. You’ll be on track for at least a 2:1 degree, and while your subject isn’t important, your interest in how HR uses data, technology and ethical AI to improve the way people work definitely is.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with others and thinking creatively about how to make processes better, you’ll thrive in this placement. Any previous work experience, especially roles where you’ve communicated with people, used digital tools or worked as part of a team, is helpful but not essential. What matters most is your potential, your enthusiasm and your willingness to learn.

You’ll get the most out of this internship if you’re motivated by learning, confident using digital tools, and eager to contribute to meaningful work that supports colleagues across the business. Above all, you bring a positive attitude, a growth mindset and the confidence to collaborate- if you can bring those qualities, we can teach you the rest!

We’re particularly looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills – confidence building positive working relationships and sharing ideas clearly

• Digital literacy – especially with Microsoft 365 tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Power BI is desirable but not essential

• Analytical skills – the ability to interpret information, spot themes and draw meaningful insights

• Creative thinking – being open to new ideas, visual approaches and innovative ways to present information

• Organisation and time‑management – balancing tasks and prioritising effectively in a fast‑moving environment

• Initiative and curiosity – a proactive approach to problem‑solving and improving processes, with enthusiasm for delivering high‑quality outcomes
  

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.

Working at NFU Mutual

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services organisations, and for over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us, so we’re proud to be recognised as “a great place to work”.

Our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction, but it also marked us as the first UK based company to earn a Gallup Exceptional Workplace award for ten consecutive years. We’ve also been consistently recognised by Glassdoor. We appeared in the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK list in 2023, 2024 and 2026 — and in 2026, we were the highest ranked insurance business in the UK, highlighting our strong employee experience and the positive feedback our people share on the platform.

Additionally, we were named in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of “Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK”, and we’ve been certified as a UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

We offer a supportive and empowering culture where people are inspired to perform, given opportunities to grow, and recognised and rewarded for 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’re successful now and in the future.