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Do I need a work permit to work for Zurich?

What qualifications & skills do I need to join Zurich?

What happens once I submit my application?

What does the recruitment and selection process involve?

How long is the recruitment process?

Are there opportunities for part-time, temporary and contract work?

Do you offer work experience and summer placements?

How often is this site updated?

Can I send my CV speculatively for any future vacancies that I may be suitable for?

Where are you based?

What benefits does Zurich offer?

What training and development opportunities are available for me once I join Zurich?

Are there any opportunities to work abroad?

Where do you advertise your vacancies?

Do you accept applications from agencies?

Do you have an equal opportunities policy?

Who can I contact if I have any questions about the recruitment process?

Do I need a work permit to work for Zurich?

Yes. We can only accept your application if you have a legal right to work in the UK. We will require proof of eligibility should your application be successful.

What qualifications & skills do I need to join Zurich?

These will vary depending on the position you are applying for. The qualifications and skills required for each role will be clearly stated on the role profile. Some o four skill requirements can be viewed under the 'hot skills' section on this site. If you are successful, all qualifications will be verified.

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What happens once I submit my application?

If you submit your application via our careers page you will receive an automated email confirming that we've received your application and that it is being reviewed. Your application will be managed by a dedicated Resourcing Consultant who will keep in contact with you throughout the recruitment process.

What does the recruitment and selection process involve?

If you match the role profile, you will be invited to attend a selection event. These vary depending on the particular position but are likely to be an assessment and interview. If you are applying for our Graduate scheme, then you will be invited to attend an assessment day.

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How long is the Recruitment process?

The length of the recruitment process varies depending on the particular vacancy, but we aim to keep time periods to a minimum. We will inform you of the status of your application throughout the process.

Are there opportunities for part-time, temporary and contract work?

Yes, we have a variety of opportunities available. All of our vacancies for part time and contract work will be posted on this site.

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Do you offer work experience and summer placements?

Yes, although places are limited and depend on the needs of individual departments and locations and will be assessed on an individual basis.

How often is this site updated?

New vacancies will be advertised on this site and will be updated regularly as vacancies come through.

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Can I send my CV speculatively for any future vacancies that I may be suitable for?

Yes, you can submit a general application and also set up an automatic email alert through the 'Job opportunities' section of this site.

Where are you based?

Please see the 'Where we work' section on this site.

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What benefits does Zurich offer?

Please see the 'Benefits' section on this site.

What training and development opportunities are available for me once I join Zurich?

We offer extensive training and development opportunities to suit your individual needs and ambitions. We use a variety of methods ranging from classroom-based training to e-learning. Please see the 'Talent' section on this site for further information.

Are there any opportunities to work abroad?

Yes, please see the 'International opportunities' section on this site.

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Where do you advertise your vacancies?

All of our vacancies will be advertised here on our career pages. In addition to this, we sometimes use external publications such as professional journals and broadsheet newspapers, particularly for more specialist roles and our graduate scheme.

Do you accept applications from agencies?

We currently operate a Preferred Supplier list of agencies for our UK businesses. Please view the 'Recruitment Suppliers' section on this site.

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Do you have an equal opportunities policy?

Yes, please see the 'Equal opportunities' section on this site.

Who can I contact if I have any questions about the recruitment process?

We aim to give you all the information you may need about the recruitment process on this site. However, if you have any questions that you would like to discuss with us please contact the Zurich Resource Centre on 01793 406055.

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Zurich Insurance plc, a public limited company incorporated in Ireland. Registration No. 13460. Registered Office: Zurich House, Ballsbridge Park, Dublin 4, Ireland. UK Branch registered in England and Wales Registration No. BR7985. UK Branch Head Office: The Zurich Centre, 3000 Parkway, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire PO15 7JZ. Authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Services Authority. Details about the extent of our regulation by the Financial Services Authority are available from us on request. FSA registration number: 203093. These details can be checked on the FSA’s register by visiting their website http://www.fsa.gov.uk/register/home.do or by contacting them on 0845 606 1234.

Zurich Connect is a trading name of Zurich Insurance plc a public limited company incorporated in Ireland Registration No. 13460 Registered office: Zurich House, Ballsbridge Park, Dublin 4, Ireland. Zurich Connect Car & Home Policies are underwritten by Zurich Insurance plc which is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Services Authority. Details about the extent of our regulation by the Financial Services Authority are available from us on request. FSA registration number: 203093. These details can be checked on the FSA’s register by visiting their website http://www.fsa.gov.uk/register/home.do or by contacting them on 0845 606 1234.
Home Cover not available in the Isle of Man. Motor Cover not available in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

Zurich Assurance Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for its life assurance, pension and investment products. Registered in England and Wales under company number 02456671. Registered office: UK Life Centre, Station Road, Swindon, SN1 1EL.