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Business Management apprenticeship pathway

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Is Business Management right for you?

A business management apprenticeship is a fantastic way to dive into the world of business. You’ll get to see how we operate, manage teams, and keep everything running smoothly. We think bold, and we want you to do the same.

Strategic thinking is at the heart of our business management apprenticeship careers. You’ll also develop and gain a wide range of key commercial skills such as problem solving, negotiating and knowing the market so you can progress, lead, or carve out your own niche.

We offer two pathways into business management. Are you naturally inquisitive with a passion for being a team player? Are you analytically minded with strong numerical and excel skills? Do you have a genuine interest in the financial markets and are looking to apply your skills to develop your knowledge further? Then joining our Investment Operations team could be the right pathway for you. Or, if you want to influence key business decisions and ensure top-notch service for our customers after a claim, our Procurement team at the heart of our supply chain is where you need to be.

Salary: £25,100
Duration: Permanent role from day one with two year learning programme.
Locations: Norwich or York

 

Business management specialisms

You can find out more about each of our business management specialisms below.

Whichever one you choose, in years one and two, you’ll benefit from our supported central development programme, giving you everything you need to become a well-rounded professional and a future leader of the business.

Supply Chain Management

As you study to become a procurement and supply chain management professional, it’ll be your job to support our procurement team in delivering a brilliant service for our colleagues and customers. You’ll make sure our suppliers are delivering the quality our customers expect, learning to negotiate this process in a way that makes the most commercial sense.

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Investments

Our customers trust us to invest their life and pension premiums. That’s why you’ll learn how to value unit linked investments accurately, and how to report on them so our customers can make informed decisions.

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Where you’ll be based

The supply chain apprentice opportunities are based in our Norwich office and the investment apprentice roles are in York.

Wherever you’re based, the likelihood is you’ll balance time in the office with working from home. We call this Smart Working. Typically, it’s three days in the office and two days from home but this can vary between teams. When you join us, your leader will discuss this with you, and agree what works best for you, your team, and the business.

Even with our Smart Working approach, it’s important to note that you’ll still need to live within commuting distance of the relevant office. That way you’ll get to spend time with your team in person, as well as virtually, and have access to the right internal support networks to help you to succeed.

Norwich    York

What you’ll need

To join us on the Level 4 Investment Apprenticeship, you’ll need (or be on track to achieve) at least three A- Levels at grades B, C, C or above (in England) or four Highers at grades B, B, B, C or above (in Scotland). Or have an equivalent Level 3 qualification.

You’ll also need at least five GCSEs or Scottish National 5s at grades A*-C (9-4) or have equivalent qualifications. These must include English and Maths.

Alongside that, we’re looking for people who have good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. A genuine interest in financial markets, securities, or investments is also important in this role. You should be able to work efficiently without compromising accuracy and be flexible to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

To join us on the Level 3 Supply Chain Apprenticeship, you’ll need at least five GCSEs or Scottish National 5s at grades A*-C (9-4) or have equivalent qualifications. These must include English and Maths.

In this role, aside from qualifications, we’re looking for strong communicators with a genuine customer focus. You’ll be someone who has no problem with motivating themselves to solve problems or seek out improvements. And you’ll be just as happy to listen and collaborate as you are to challenge things, all in the interest of achieving more for us and our customers. To do this, you’ll need solid analytical skills and a commitment to growth.

In addition to meeting the above criteria, you must:

  • have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least 3 years by the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025.
  • be eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
  • be available for full time work from September 2025 when all our apprentice roles start.

Please note this job role isn’t sponsorable under the Home Office points based system.

Show us your spark

During the application process, we’ll want to hear about what you enjoy doing and what you’re good at. And it goes without saying you’ll need to feel a connection with our values.

Sound good? Great. Here’s what you need to do now.

If we can help make the process smoother for you with any additional support or reasonable adjustments, please email us at avivaearlycareers@aviva.com.

Step 1 – Apply online

For the initial online application, we’ll ask you to attach a copy of your CV and answer a short questionnaire about why you’re interested in this programme. We want to hear about what you enjoy doing, what you’re good at, and how you connect with our values.

Step 2 – Online tests

If you’re shortlisted, the next stage is online testing. For all pathways, this includes a Situational Strengths test – featuring tasks and scenarios that show us how you like to work, your thought processes and your personal thoughts along with a Numerical Reasoning test.

Step 3 – Video interview

If you pass the online tests, you’ll be sent a link to complete a recorded video interview. You’ll be given a series of strengths-based questions – with a practice question first – and our online system will guide you through the process step by step. During the interview, you’ll have the chance to tell us what’s made you want to start your career with Aviva.

Step 4 – Assessment day

If you do well, you’ll be invited to an assessment day. It’s your opportunity to get insights into what it’s like to work at Aviva and to meet some of the people who work here. Impress us there and you’ll be offered the role to start in September 2025.

Meet the team

Toby

Bradley

Central development programme

Designed to augment your role-based training and any qualifications you’re working towards, whichever Early Careers pathway you choose, during the first two years you’ll complete the central development programme.

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What you’ll get

The work you do at Aviva will make a real difference to our customers, and we’ll recognise your contribution with a range of benefits to suit the life you live.

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Locations

Our Early Careers offerings are based in some of the UK’s most vibrant cities, all of which are great places to live and work. Details of the specific locations available on this pathway are shown above, and you can find out more about each location below.

Our locations

Ready for the next step?

If you’re looking for real empowerment in a company that puts people first, it’s time to make your application.

We currently have
210 roles across
12 locations, organised into
6 teams.