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In line with the Exception Order to the Rehabilitation Act, for all roles which involve regulated activity and an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare both spent and unspent convictions. If the role requires a Basic DBS check applicants are required to declare unspent convictions. The Applicant pack will detail which DBS check is required for each role. Please see our Recruitment and Selection Policy.

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We may on occasion consider internal applicants on a secondment basis for fixed term roles at The Scouts. This is where we appoint you for a fixed term role and keep your substantive post open for you to return to when your secondment is finished. We may have to back fill your substantive post on a fixed term basis until you return and this may leave teams short staffed, either for a short time while we recruit, or for a long time should we not recruit someone to back fill the role. Given this,

Have you obtained agreement from your current line manager to temporarily leave your substantive role for a secondment role at The Scouts? (If no, the HR team will contact your current manager to obtain their agreement should you be short listed for interview. If your manager is not in agreement, the HR team will contact you to clarify if you wish to permanently leave your current role and be considered for this role, or withdraw your application).

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Do you have any convictions?* In line with the Exception Order to the Rehabilitation Act, for all roles which involve regulated activity and an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare both spent and unspent convictions. If the role requires a Basic DBS check applicants are required to declare unspent convictions. The Applicant pack will detail which DBS check is required for each role. Please see our Recruitment and Selection Policy. *

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Job Details

Job Title: Insurance Apprentice
Job Reference: VF1661442TheIA
Location: The Quadrant Business Park, Lancing
Salary: £11648.00 to £20748.00

We have an exciting opportunity for an Insurance Apprentice to join our friendly and growing Unity Insurance team, based in Lancing, West Sussex.

Unity is a vibrant insurance broker specialising in Scouts and charity insurance products. With a variety of projects underway and more planned over the coming months, this role offers an excellent entry point into the insurance industry with real scope to grow.

Job Title: Insurance Apprentice

Salary: £11,648 - £20,748 per annum - There are different rates of pay for apprentices depending on your age and what year of your apprenticeship you’re in. These are in line with the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices.

Location: Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UW

Contract Type: This apprenticeship is for 18months with a view to considering permanent roles available in the team on completion.

Working Hours: 35 hours a week, 9 am - 5 pm

About The Role:

This insurance apprenticeship is designed to help you build professional skills and succeed in the workplace. Through real-world industry examples, you'll gain practical knowledge that directly applies to your job.

Earn while you learn – fully funded apprenticeship
Gain professional recognition
Improve your on-the-job performance

You'll receive dedicated study time and, upon completion, achieve a Cert CII (Level 3) qualification to boost your career.

As the Insurance Apprentice, your Key Responsibilities will include:

Dealing with new business enquiries across different charities and not-for-profit organisations.
Developing relationships with Scouts, Charities, and Commercial organisations/businesses.
Attend supervision sessions, team and management meetings as appropriate
Ensure compliance with the Individual Conduct rules and Conduct policies

What we are looking for in our Insurance Apprentice:

Minimum two A levels (grade C or above) or equivalent, and willingness to work towards Cert C
Building strong relationships with clients, insurers and colleagues.
Ability to work using own initiative and manage tasks effectively

Benefits:

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
Flexible working hours
Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
Family-friendly employer with generous family leave
Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

For a full list of our benefits, click here.

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Friday 30 October 2026

Telephone Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday, 16th November 2026

Interviews will be held in person, week commencing Monday, 23rd November 2026

Start Date: January 2027.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

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