Summer Internship - HR-Project Management
NFU Mutual
Salary From:
£24,037.00
8 Weeks
Stratford Upon Avon
A paid, full-time 8-week summer internship working with a trusted, people-focused UK insurer in our thriving HR department
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Start date: 22nd June 2026
Entry Requirements: Ideally in your penultimate year of undergraduate study and on track for a minimum 2:1 honours degree (any discipline welcome)
Salary: £24,037 pro-rata
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.
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
analytical thinking, collaboration, communication skills, project management, stakeholder management