Change Delivery graduate pathway

Challenge the status quo and influence change.

Find a career that exceeds your expectations.

Change Delivery. Never stand still.

We have been in business for over 320 years. Two things we’ve learned – never rest on your laurels and always look for ways to innovate and improve.

Challenging the status quo, identifying and solving problems, creating innovative new solutions and delivering change across our business. In a nutshell, that’s what being an Aviva graduate in Change Delivery is all about.

Applications for the Change Delivery graduate pathway are now closed.

Grow with us

We’re looking to find and develop the stars of the future, who will help shape Aviva for many years to come. But this isn’t a rotational scheme like others you may have seen. Instead, you’ll join us in a permanent role from day one in one of two specialisms that you can learn about below. We encourage applicants to be as open as possible about the different Change Delivery specialisms and roles at Aviva.

As your skills and experience grow, there’ll be lots of development opportunities tailored specifically to you and your role, which will give you the foundations you need to succeed.

You’ll be empowered to be yourself. To take control of your own work and your progression. Show us what you can do, and we’ll be right behind you, giving you more and more responsibility and opportunities to shape your future and that of the industry.

Why Aviva?

You might think we’re just another boring insurance firm, but nothing could be further from the truth. We don’t show up for work in pressed suits and shiny shoes. At Aviva, we’re proud to be different. Proud to say that we’re a diverse mix of cultures, genders, ages, perspectives, and ideas.

Most important of all, we’re an organisation with a purpose. We want to lead the way forward in our sector, which is why we focus on being the best we can be. Every day. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow with a little help – a lot, actually – from our graduates.

No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your interests are, you can be sure there’s a place for you at Aviva. We’re passionate and committed, just like you are; we’re the first major insurer worldwide to target Net Zero carbon by 2040 and we’re committed to the community too – we’re aiming for £10bn UK infrastructure and real estate investment by the end of 2023.

What you can expect

These roles are suited to people who are naturally curious – big picture thinkers who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. Whatever area you are in, you’ll work on change or service related work, with the opportunity to collaborate with different teams across the business and potentially with third party suppliers and Strategic Partners.

Along the way, there’ll be lots of developmental opportunities tailored specifically to you and your role. We’ll also support you to get professional qualifications to add to your list of achievements.

Change Delivery Graduate Specialisms

As a graduate in Change Delivery, there are two different specialisms you can choose from. But don’t worry if you’re not sure which one you’d be best suited to at this stage. In fact, we encourage you to keep an open mind as you don’t need to pick your specialism until you’re in the recruitment process.

Customer Change & Transformation

Are you a force for change in the world – someone who wants to make things better for the people around you? Join us, driving transformation that makes us even more customer-centric.

Applications are now closed.

Technology Change

These are roles for big picture thinkers, who want to drive change that transforms experiences and delivers great service provision for Aviva’s customers and colleagues. Technology is at the heart of these changes – but you don’t need to be an IT expert or techie to join us here. This is about understanding the impact technology has and how we can harness it to get results.

Applications are now closed.

Where you’ll be based

We have Change Delivery opportunities in our Bristol, Norwich and York offices. Not all opportunities are available in every location, so you may need to be flexible about where you work and be willing to relocate if you don’t live within commuting distance. You can find out more about each location by clicking the links below.

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

As we adopt this Smart Working approach, it’s important to note that you will 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 get access to the right internal support networks to help you to succeed.

Bristol Norwich York

What you’ll need

We’re looking for graduates who live to move forward. If there’s a way to make something better, you want to find it.

This mindset is more important than experience in this area, or your degree subject. In fact, our current Change Delivery graduates have studied all sorts at university; from Performing Arts & Music to Gemology, Geography to Town Planning and everything in between.

You’ll need a degree, or be on track to graduate by the end of Summer 2024.

You’ll also be able to show us how you’re a force for change and improvement. Whether it’s through your studies, your work experience or your outside interests, we’ll want to see how you’ve helped make things better. A confident communicator, you’ll have a love of learning and a commitment to continually developing yourself, too.

What you’ll get

Great starting salary

We offer a great starting salary of £32,500.

Permanent from day one

You’ll be joining us in a real role with real responsibilities, giving you a head start on your career and a chance to show us just what you can do – right from the start.

Wellbeing and flexible working

We offer everything from healthy eating initiatives, health checks and exercise classes through to products, policies and support designed to help people stay healthy. And our Smart Working initiative gives our people the chance to work from home.

Great support network

Expect great managers, mentors and buddies who’ll help you grow into your role and support you every step of the way. Plus, you’ll be part of our Aviva graduate community.

Professional qualifications

You will get tonnes of training and development, including role related qualifications as part of a structured development programme.

Self-learning

We’re big on empowerment, so we have a self-led learning culture. As part of that, we provide digital access to all sorts of useful on-demand learning content.

Opportunities to get involved

We love to give back to our local communities, so we offer everyone the opportunity to use up to 21 hours of paid work time to volunteer for good causes or to get involved in things like education or outreach programmes.

Bonus and discounts

You’ll get a bonus if you achieve what we’re looking for from an individual and company perspective. Plus, you’ll get up to 40% off a selection of products for yourself and your family through MyAviva Extras.

Annual leave

29 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.

Application process

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

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

If we can help to make the process smoother for you with any additional support or reasonable adjustments, please just let us know by emailing 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 your motivations for this programme. We want to hear about what you enjoy doing, what you are good at, and of course, it goes without saying that you’ll need to feel a connection to our values.

Step 2 – Online tests

If you’re shortlisted, the next stage is online testing. We ask everyone to complete a Situational Strengths Test – this will reveal tasks and scenarios you could experience at Aviva. It will give us an indication of how you like to work, your thought processes and your relevant strengths. If you are someone who likes to prepare, you will be pleased to know you can do a practice test before attempting the real thing.

Step 3 – Video interview

If you pass the online tests you will be sent a link to complete a recorded video interview. You’ll be presented with a series of strengths-based questions – with a practice test first, of course – and our online system will guide you through the process step by step. You will have the opportunity in the interview to tell us about your motivations for choosing to start your career with Aviva.

Step 4 – Assessment day

If you do well, you’ll be invited to an assessment day. Impress us there and you’ll be offered the role. 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. You’ll take part in a group exercise where you’ll collaborate with others to solve a challenge. You’ll also be interviewed and do some individual exercises.

Meet the team

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Amelia

Monica

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

If we can help to make the process smoother for you with any additional support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know by contacting us on 0121 234 7609 or emailing myrecruitment@aviva.com. If you are seeking support for an early careers role please contact avivaearlycareers@aviva.com.

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