In Summary

Our Corporate Functions apprenticeship pathway 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.

Job Description

Corporate Functions Pathway
Location: Norwich, Sheffield and York
Hours: Full time, permanent with two-year development programme
Work type: Hybrid
Salary: £26,700

The Opportunity

An apprenticeship in our Corporate Functions pathway is a fantastic way to dive into the world of business. You’ll see how we operate, manage teams and keep everything running smoothly, and you’ll play a part in making it happen.

Strategic thinking is at the heart of these roles. You’ll develop skills in problem-solving, negotiation and market awareness, giving you the tools to progress, lead or carve out your own niche.

We offer a variety of permanent roles in this pathway. During your first 18–22 months (depending on your studies), you’ll spend around 80% of your time gaining hands-on experience and 20% studying for your apprenticeship qualifications.

Not sure which role suits you best? Don’t worry, we’ll help you discover where your strengths and interests lie throughout the recruitment process.

Whatever your role and whatever your background, you’ll get the training you need to shine bright as well as opportunities to develop long-term in your career. We’re continuously moving forward as a business, and we’ll make sure you do too.

You’ll start with our two year central development programme, designed to help you become a well-rounded professional and a future business leader.

And if you need support with your online application or you need to apply another way, we’ve got you covered there, too.  Just reach out to avivaearlycareers@aviva.com

“I joined Aviva straight out of sixth form after studying Maths and Business. Now, I help build relationships with suppliers that ensure our goods and services are delivered with quality to our customers. All the exciting elements involved means one day is different to the next. Especially when there’s so much to learn, due to the pure breadth of our supply chain.”-Current Apprentice  

The roles

There are two roles on offer within our Corporate Functions Pathway, based in one or other of Norwich, Sheffield and York: all buzzing places in which to launch your career. We champion hybrid working at Aviva (three days in the office and two days from home every week after training is typical, but this will vary between teams) so you’ll need to live within commuting distance of the office where your chosen role is based. You’ll get the benefit of spending time with colleagues in real life as well as gaining more work-life balance. Not all role types are available in every location, so when you apply let us know which roles and which locations you prefer.

Financial Crime Risk Apprentice (Sheffield): you’ll help protect our customers from crimes like fraud and money laundering. You’ll work with teams across Aviva to manage risks, review controls and research regulations to keep us compliant. Your role will involve analysing data to spot patterns, creating clear reports and supporting good customer outcomes. Alongside hands-on experience, you’ll learn through training and projects to stay ahead of new trends and regulations.

You’ll study for your Level 3 Compliance & Risk Officer apprenticeship. You’ll have opportunities to grow your career across all three lines of defence and make a real impact by helping to protect Aviva and our customers. You’ll work in a fast-paced, innovative environment and benefit from our two-year central development programme, designed to help you become a well-rounded professional. 

Risk & Compliance Apprentice (Norwich, Sheffield, York): you’ll help keep Aviva safe by spotting risks early and ensuring rules are followed. You’ll rotate across three key teams – Compliance Advice & Guidance, Compliance Monitoring and Group Operational Risk – giving you a unique view of how we protect customers and manage regulatory and operational risks. From planning checks and testing processes to creating reports and supporting senior leaders, you’ll gain hands-on experience while building confidence and communication skills.

You will study for your Level 3 Compliance & Risk Officer apprenticeship which, alongside your on-the-job learning, will give you a strong foundation in risk and compliance. You will get exposure to senior leaders and plenty of opportunities for professional development through training and mentoring. You’ll make a real impact by helping Aviva manage risk effectively while building the skills and confidence to grow your career.

About Us

The Company

We’re the UK’s leading diversified insurer and in our 325+ years in business, there are two important things we’ve learned: never rest on your laurels and always look for ways to innovate and improve. We’re investing in a future we all want to live in, centred on our customers and the planet.

Join Aviva and you can expect to work within a diverse team and be encouraged to find your spark, your way. You’ll be supported with friendly colleagues, flexible working and the tools and training to help you thrive.

Additional Information

What we’re looking for

• You to have at least five GCSEs or Scottish National 5s at grades A*-C or 9-4 (or their equivalent), including English and Maths
  
• A strong analytical mind and someone who enjoys problem solving and communicating with others
  
• Someone with genuine customer focus, with ability to perceive opportunities to improve processes
  
• A strong ability to build and develop relationships, as happy listening as they are challenging things
  

To be eligible for an Apprenticeship, you'll also need to:

• Have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least 3 years by the start of the apprenticeship in September 2026.      
  
• Be eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship and beyond.   
  
• Be able to spend at least 50% of your working time physically in England to be eligible for an apprenticeship.
  Example: If you live in Wales but apply for a role based in England, you will need to work a minimum of 50% of your working week in England.     
  
• Be available for full time work from September 2026 when all our apprentice roles start.
  

If you're excited about the role, send us your application. Research shows that women in particular often rule themselves out if they feel they don't meet all of the criteria for a role. But don't let that stop you - you don't have to tick all the boxes to shine at Aviva.  

Please note this job role isn’t sponsorable under the Home Office points based system so therefore Aviva cannot provide visa sponsorship for this programme. To apply, you’ll need indefinite right to work in the UK. If this applies to you, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll get

• A permanent job with a starting salary of £26,700, a generous pension, discretionary bonus and access to our Share Save scheme
  
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  
• Flexible working, wellbeing support (including access to Headspace) and paid volunteering days, all to promote a healthy work-life balance
  
• Tons of training and development, including role-related qualifications
  

How to apply

The application deadline is 15th March 2026 but we might bring it forward if we receive a large number of suitable applications.  While there are multiple Pathways to choose from, we can only accept one Pathway application per candidate, so pick the Pathway that best suits your strengths and interests.

There are four steps in our Summer Internship application process:

• Online application
  
• Online situational strengths and numerical reasoning tests   
  
• Video interview
  
• Virtual assessment day
  

Do well and you'll get an offer to start in September 2026.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. During your application, there will be an opportunity for you to send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability.