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Ready to ignite your future?


Find the path that’s right for you

Whether you’re looking for an apprenticeship, graduate programme, internship, placement year or work experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and discover what you’re capable of.

From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be curious, ask questions, and share your ideas. You’ll build real experience, develop new skills and make connections across the business. And you’ll have the support and backing to succeed.

Whatever route you choose, you’ll be part of a wider community of apprentices, graduates, interns and placement students. From mentors and buddies to events and networking opportunities, you’ll have the chance to learn from others, build lasting connections and support one another along the way.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time. We’re building for the future, investing in technology, data and AI to transform the way we work and deliver even better experiences for our customers. This means embracing innovation, exploring smarter ways of working, and giving you the freedom to bring fresh ideas and different perspectives as you build your career with us.

Your future starts here.

Graduates

We get it – everyone’s different with their own passions and interests. That’s why we don’t just have one graduate route. Instead, we’ve created seven unique “pathways” specific to your (and our) strengths and motivations.

You might choose a pathway that ties in with what you’re studying, but honestly, you don’t have to. Maybe your interests have changed since you started your course, or you’ve discovered an area of our business that clicks with your future plans and strengths.

Sparked your curiosity? Take a look at our pathways and how you could start your career journey with us.

Apprenticeships

Our apprentices come from all walks of life. Some join straight from school or college, while others are looking for a fresh start, a new challenge, or returning to work after a career break. Whatever your story, there’s a place for you here and we’ll support you every step of the way.

You’ll get hands-on experience, a mix of structured and on-the job learning, work towards valuable qualifications, and earn a salary. So, wherever you are in your working life, this is a great way to build a brilliant career.

From Technology and Underwriting to exciting new opportunities bespoke to us, our apprenticeships last between 12 months and four years. Depending on the pathway, you could gain anything from a level 3 to a level 6 qualification.

So, whether you’re starting out or reigniting your career, why not explore what we can offer you?

 

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Placements and internships

Want to switch on your future before you’ve completed your studies? Whether you’re exploring your options or already have a dream job in mind, our placement year opportunities and internships are a brilliant way to get some real-world experience, make great connections and discover what you love to do.

Work experience

It’s never too early to start thinking about your future. And if you’re exploring different career paths, our work experience programme is a great way to find out more.

Join us for a week that will give you a real taste of what it’s like to work here. You’ll get to see the many different opportunities we can offer you and explore where your interests could take you.

Get yourself set to shine

Thinking about applying for an early careers opportunity with Aviva? We want you to feel confident every step of the way. That’s why we’ve created our Early Careers prep hub. Here you can…

  • discover your strengths, values, and learning styles
  • try out mock assessments and video interviews
  • get some tips and guidance on navigating the assessment process

Start your journey with us feeling fully prepped.