Job description
General information
Reference
001719Vacancy location
Location
UK, South East, London
Vacancy details
Job Profile
Lockton - Internship/ Placement Role
Title
Undergraduate Summer Internship Programme 2023
Description
The majority of places will be based at our central London office : EC3A 7AG
We may also have some regionally based places available i.e. in Manchester and Birmingham.
Please specify on your application/ CV/ cover note when applying which location(s) you would prefer.
NB you will need to be living within daily commuting distance of central Manchester or Birmingham for the duration of the placement if those are your preferred locations.
About the opportunity
Your experience as an intern at Lockton will be like no other. You will be given the opportunity to dive into our business and add measurable value from day one.
Supported and mentored by experts from across the business, you will work in the dynamic world of insurance, where your days could consist of anything from helping key political figures protect their reputations and their livelihoods, to working with boutique galleries to safeguard their Rembrandt collections.
You’ll participate in training sessions to grow your knowledge, build relationships with Lockton experts, clients and markets and deliver real value through client-focused projects.
Through your experience, you’ll get a real sense of life at Lockton and what a career in our business could look like for you. Successful interns may be fast-tracked to our graduate interviews the following year.
Why Lockton?
Supported and mentored by experts from across the business, you will work in the dynamic world of insurance. Lockton is a partnership and a family-owned, independent company with a caring culture.
We’re a leading, global insurance broker with a focus on exceptional client service and expertise across insurance, employee benefits consulting and risk management.
The innovative, entrepreneurial culture of the business is reflected in empowering our people to be autonomous, to act quickly, learn fast and provide the right solutions for our clients.
Duration: Six week paid programme (June / July 2023)
Programme start date: June 2023
Candidate Profile
Entry requirements
- Second, third and final year university undergraduates and 2023 Masters degree graduates
- A minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths and three A-levels/five Highers (or equivalent)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to build productive working relationships
- A desire to provide a best-in-class delivery of projects
- A positive, proactive, can-do attitude, even when under pressure
- Able to work collaboratively with colleagues
- Organised and proactive, able to plan own workload
- Quality-driven with great attention to detail
- A willingness to assist team members when needed
Access to all: We’re committed to removing barriers to entry for all individuals. If required, we can provide a range of discretionary support options to applicants. Please contact us directly for further detail.