BMS Early Careers Programme – Human Resources Apprenticeship
MINOVA INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED
One America Square London (EC3N 2LS)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 February 2026
Contents
Summary
Launch your HR career at BMS! Gain hands-on experience across specialist teams like Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Talent and Development and Talent Acquisition while earning a Level 3 qualification with The Growth Company. We offer a collaborative culture, hybrid working, and professional membership support.
- Wage
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£26,000 a year
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This is a permanent role, offering a £26,000 annual salary and bonus, 27 days holiday, plus access to our personalised benefits platform.
- Training course
- HR support (level 3)
- Hours
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Standard working hours are Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm with a minimum of 6 hours per week of the apprentice's normal working hours dedicated to "off-the-job" training and study.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Support the Employment Lifecycle: Assist with day-to-day people services across the UK, International, and USA divisions, covering activities from recruitment to retirement.
- Rotate Through Specialist Teams: Participate in daily activities within five key HR areas: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Core HR, Talent and Development, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards.
- Coordinate Recruitment: Support the Talent Acquisition team by screening applications, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
- Maintain HR Records: Update and manage employee data within internal systems, ensuring high attention to detail in line with the "Sweat the Details" value.
- Handle Employee Queries: Act as a first point of contact for staff questions regarding company policies, benefits, or general HR procedures.
- Contribute to DEI Initiatives: Support the "BMS Together" programme by assisting with training coordination and committee meetings to help build a culture of belonging.
- Assist with Learning and Development: Help organize revision aids, study days, and professional development sessions for the wider staff.
- Collaborate on Projects: Work as one with diverse experts to drive meaningful impact on HR projects, such as wellness initiatives or rewards review.
Where you'll work
One America Square London
EC3N 2LS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Training course
HR support (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Service Delivery: Delivers excellent customer service on a range of HR queries and requirements, providing solutions, advice and support primarily to managers. Builds managers’ expertise in HR matters, improving their ability to handle repeated situations themselves where appropriate. Uses agreed systems and processes to deliver service to customers. Takes the initiative to meet agreed individual and team KPIs in line with company policy, values, standards. Plans and organises their work, often without direct supervision, to meet commitments and KPIs.
- Problem Solving: Uses sound questioning and active listening skills to understand requirements and establish root causes before developing HR solutions. Takes ownership through to resolution, escalating complex situations as appropriate.
- Communication & Interpersonal: Deals effectively with customers/colleagues, using sound interpersonal skills and communicating well through a range of media eg phone, face to face, email, internet. Adapts their style to their audience. Builds trust and sound relationships with customers. Handles conflict and sensitive HR situations professionally and confidentially.
- Teamwork: Consistently supports colleagues /collaborates within the team and HR to achieve results. Builds/maintains strong working relationships with others in the team and across HR where necessary.
- Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve HR performance and service; acts on them within the authority of their role. Supports implementation of HR changes/projects with the business.
- Managing HR Information: Maintains required HR records as part of services delivered. Prepares reports and management information from HR data, with interpretation as required.
- Personal Development: Keeps up to date with business changes and HR legal/policy/process changes relevant to their role. Seeks feedback and acts on it to improve their performance and overall capability.
Training schedule
- Qualification: HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
- Training Provider: The Growth Company.
- Where training takes place: Training will be primarily work-based at our London office (One America Square, London, EC3N 2LS) supplemented by interactive virtual workshops.
- How often training will be: Apprentices will dedicate a minimum of 6 hours per week during normal working hours to "off-the-job" training and study.
- Delivery Model: The programme includes monthly one-to-one coaching sessions, self-study modules, and tutor-led workshops delivered over a 15-to-18-month period.
- Professional Development: You will receive full study support, including revision aids, exam fees, and dedicated study days to help you achieve your Level 3 certificate.
- Membership: You will be supported in obtaining Student Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or the Chartered Institute of Insurance.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 - 9)
- Maths (grade 4 - 9)
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
BMS is a dynamic, independent global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. Our purpose is to help people, businesses and communities flourish and prosper in a world of risk.
We are a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia with both a strong local focus and understanding of market needs. Being independent gives our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions and combined with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.
https://www.bmsgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
BMS offers medical cover, 24/7 GP, gym subsidy, equity options, and pension. You'll also get a £200 clothing allowance, £50/month ISA contribution, £400 qualification award, full study support, and student discounts.
After this apprenticeship
Immediate Progression
Permanent Role: This is a permanent position from day one, meaning you are not just a temporary trainee but a long-term employee of the BMS Group.
Professional Credential: Upon finishing, you will hold a Level 3 HR Support qualification and be eligible for Associate Membership (Assoc CIPD) or the equivalent with the Chartered Institute of Insurance.
Potential Career Routes
Because you will have rotated through five specialist teams, you could progress into a more senior or specialized role in any of the following areas:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Focus on building inclusive cultures and intentional partnerships like "BMS Together".
Talent Acquisition & Development: Specialize in global recruitment strategy or designing training programmes for employees across the US, UK, and International offices.
Total Rewards & Operations: Move into HR data analytics, benefits management, or core HR operational leadership.Growth Opportunities
Global Exposure: With offices in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, there is potential for international career development within the global brand.
Continuous Learning: BMS emphasizes a "passion and willingness to learn," suggesting support for further higher-level qualifications or specialized training beyond the initial
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011700.
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Closes in 22 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)