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XPS Graduate Scheme 2027

Only some tracksXPS Graduate Scheme (Actuarial and other pathways)

Only in part. XPS Pensions Group sponsors its xps graduate scheme for some tracks or offices, not all. The XPS careers FAQ says it has a limited sponsorship licence for the actuarial business only, and that applicants to other business areas must prove their eligibility to work in the UK because sponsorship is not available. Someone who needs a visa should apply to an actuarial pathway; the other pathways cannot sponsor.

Sponsors grads?
Some tracks
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
graduate scheme
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
high

XPS Pensions Group XPS Graduate Scheme: at a glance

XPS Group's graduate scheme recruits graduates into its pensions business, with study support towards professional qualifications, a dedicated mentor and buddy, and client work from the start. Office locations and academic requirements for each role are set out in the individual job adverts. Source

Start date
Autumn“rather than waiting until the following autumn when graduate appointments start”Source
Who can apply
Open to all graduates, including those who graduated some years ago; applicants need the right to work in the UK when the programme starts, as XPS does not sponsor visas for its graduate programmes“Applicants for our Graduate programmes should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa for our graduate programmes.”Source

How XPS Pensions Group recruits

not stated. 4 stages, from XPS Pensions Group's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where XPS Pensions Group names them.

  1. Your Application

    Application form

    Tell us about your motivation, skills, experience and academic background. Upload your CV. Takes about one hour.

    “This is your chance to tell us about your motivation in applying for the role, and your skills, experience and academic background related to the role. This should take about one hour to complete, and you will need to upload a current CV.”
    Source

  2. Initial Screening

    Other stage

    Your application is reviewed by Recruitment team against role requirements. Successful candidates contacted to discuss the role.

    “After submitting your application, it will be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team against the requirements of the role. If successful at this first stage, you will be contacted by the Recruitment team to discuss the role, and to ensure you have all the information you need to know if it is right for you.”
    Source

  3. Shortlisting

    Other stage

    Application passed to hiring manager for technical review. Successful candidates invited to assessment day.

    “your application will be passed to the hiring manager for a further technical review. If you are successful, you will be invited to the next stage.”
    Source

  4. Assessment Day

    Assessment centre

    In-person full day event including competency interview, presentation, group exercise and technical test.

    “you will be invited to attend the final stage of the recruitment process, an in-person, full day event where, you will be able to meet XPS colleagues from within the business area you have applied to.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at XPS Pensions Group

What is covered: Actuarial graduate roles only; other early careers pathways are not sponsored

“We have a limited sponsorship licence for the actuarial business only.”
XPS Pensions Group, from its own careers pages
The catch: The sponsorship carve-out is business-line specific: an actuarial graduate can be sponsored while a pensions administration or consulting graduate in the same cohort cannot.
XPS Pensions Group early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What XPS Pensions Group publishes about this programme

Checked against XPS Pensions Group's own careers pages on 2026-10-24. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: not published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-24. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does XPS Pensions Group sponsor visas for its xps graduate scheme?

Only in part. XPS Pensions Group sponsors its xps graduate scheme for some tracks or offices, not all. The XPS careers FAQ says it has a limited sponsorship licence for the actuarial business only, and that applicants to other business areas must prove their eligibility to work in the UK because sponsorship is not available. Someone who needs a visa should apply to an actuarial pathway; the other pathways cannot sponsor. The verdict is unchanged, only the quote is updated to the page's current wording.

What is the XPS Pensions Group xps graduate scheme?

XPS Group's graduate scheme recruits graduates into its pensions business, with study support towards professional qualifications, a dedicated mentor and buddy, and client work from the start. Office locations and academic requirements for each role are set out in the individual job adverts.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with XPS Pensions Group?

The sponsorship carve-out is business-line specific: an actuarial graduate can be sponsored while a pensions administration or consulting graduate in the same cohort cannot.

When do applications open for the XPS Pensions Group xps graduate scheme?

No published date as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-24 against XPS Pensions Group's own site.

When does the XPS Pensions Group xps graduate scheme start?

Autumn, according to XPS Pensions Group's own careers information.

Who can apply for the XPS Pensions Group xps graduate scheme?

Open to all graduates, including those who graduated some years ago; applicants need the right to work in the UK when the programme starts, as XPS does not sponsor visas for its graduate programmes, according to XPS Pensions Group's own careers information.

How should I confirm XPS Pensions Group's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on XPS Pensions Group's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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