A bit about us

Who we are and what we do


Ignite your future at Aviva

The work we do is meaningful, rewarding and challenging. And whatever role you’re in, we’ll give you the learning you need to thrive as well as opportunities for you to develop yourself and grow in your career. We’re continuously moving forward as a business, and we’ll make sure you do too.

Grow with us

At Aviva, we’re all about shaping a better, brighter tomorrow. And that starts with you.
We see your spark. We really value the fresh ideas, new perspectives and positive energy you bring.

And in return, whatever route you choose, you’ll get brilliant learning opportunities, a sense of purpose and lots of support so you can grow into your best self.

We’ll help you build your skills and experience with us. You’ll get development opportunities tailored specifically to you and your ambitions, which will give you the foundations you need to succeed and progress.

You’ll be empowered to be yourself. To take control of your own work and your progression. We want you to shine, and we’ll be right behind you, giving you the responsibility and opportunities to shape your future and that of the industry.

Together we can do amazing things – for our customers, our communities, your future and ours.

Why Aviva

We’re all about purpose, people and making a real difference – and our early careers programmes are designed to help you grow in a way that works for you.

We’ll support you with:

  • Purposeful work that has real impact
  • Flexible ways of working to fit your life
  • Learning and development tailored to your goals
  • A culture of inclusion where you can be yourself. We want you to feel seen, heard and supported, and that’s why we have our Aviva Communities.
  • Clear progression paths and support to help you thrive
  • Competitive salary and brilliant benefits to support you at every stage of life

Our values of commitment, care, community, and confidence shape everything we do.

We’re passionate and committed about building a better future. From being the first major insurer worldwide to target Net Zero carbon by 2040, to investing £9.5bn in UK infrastructure and real estate from 2020-2023, we’re serious about making a difference – for our people, our customers and our communities.

What you can expect

Whatever level you join, we want you to be able to shine from day one. You can see more about what to expect on each of our pathways on the pathway pages, including:

  • Dedicated Development Programme
  • Mentors to guide you
  • On the job training
  • Professional qualifications
  • Networking opportunities
  • Regular development – focused events
  • Online learning opportunities through Aviva University – our in-house learning hub

Our locations

Our Early Career opportunities are based in some of the UK’s most vibrant cities – all of them are great places to live and work. Not every role is in every location, so check the pathway page to see where we have roles.

You may need to be flexible about where you work and, willing to relocate if you don’t live nearby.

Wherever you are, it’s likely you’ll balance time in the office with working from home. We call this Smart Working – usually three days in the office and two days from home. Your team might do it a bit differently but don’t worry, your leader will chat it through with you, and agree what works best for you, your team and the business.

Aviva is for everyone

We’re inclusive – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? You’re not alone – research shows women especially feel this way. If you like the sound of the role, go for it. No matter your gender or background, we want to hear from you.

Ready to find out more?

If Aviva sounds like the right place for you, we have lots of early career opportunities.