In Summary

Discover the world of work at Aviva. Spend a week with us exploring real projects, building confidence and skills, and meeting people across our business.

Job Description

Aviva Work Experience Weeks

Perth:  27th April – 1st May 2026
Eastleigh: 29th June – 3rd July 2026
Norwich: 6th – 10th July 2026
Bristol:13th – 17th July 2026
York:13th – 17th July 2026

Duration: 5 days

What’s working at Aviva really like?
Forget work shadowing and making tea - this is your chance to get involved in real projects and see what working life feels like. We help millions of people every day, from protecting the things they care about to helping them plan for the future. And we’re more than an insurance company - we’re a place to share ideas, try new things, ask questions and be yourself, with people who support each other and learn together. Whether you’ve got a career in mind or you’re still exploring, our work experience programme gives you a real taste of working life, helps you build useful skills, and boosts your confidence to imagine what your future could look like

What you’ll experience
You’ll take part in activities that mirror a typical week in our business - from meeting people across different teams to getting stuck into tasks that build confidence and practical skills. It’s full, fast‑paced and rewarding. Lunch is on us every day of the programme.

Get a taste of real working life
Across the week you’ll explore how we work and join workshops on topics like wellbeing, cyber security, public speaking, project management and CV writing. There’s plenty of hands‑on experience too - tackling tasks, managing deadlines and collaborating with fellow students on a team project you’ll deliver together at the end of the week. You’ll even have the chance to step into the shoes of an interviewer for a unique insight into what employers look for.

Explore different areas of our business
Meet people from a wide range of roles and backgrounds and discover career paths you might not have considered before. Every team works on a project linked to the business area you’re placed with, so you’ll get a genuine insight into what they do.

Build valuable skills for your next 
Grow your communication, organisation, problem‑solving, teamwork and tech skills. You’ll also learn how to apply for apprenticeships, graduate schemes and internships so you can feel more confident about your next move.

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.

Additional Information

What we're looking for:

• You will be a student aged 14–16 (in Year 10/S3 or Year 11/S4)
  
• You must be available for the full week
  
• And you will need to have permission from your school and a parent or guardian before applying
  

How to apply:
Applying online takes around 10 minutes. You will need to fill out some key contact details, and in your own words you’ll be asked to:

• Tell us about a skill you’ve developed and how you built it
  
• Share why this programme interests you and why Aviva feels right for you
  
• Explain what you hope to learn and what matters most to you
  

Application Deadlines:
Application deadlines will vary by location:

• Perth: 6 March 2026
  
• All other locations: 20 March 2026
  

Contact:
If you have any questions, please reach out to us as  workexperience@aviva.com.