Cherrywood, Dublin 18 – Life Insurance ApprenticeshipJoin the future makers!Keen to learn? Eager to move ahead?You can do both when you’re an Aviva Apprentice. An Apprenticeship in Insurance in Aviva allows you to gain professional qualifications while learning on the job and earning a salary, with our programmes offering the perfect way to launch an exciting new career.We are looking for talented, customer focused individuals who are passionate about moving their career forward. During the 3-year programme you will gain invaluable experience in insurance at one of Ireland’s leading insurers, allowing you to develop your technical expertise as well as professional capabilities.Closing Date for applications is 3rd May 2024. This position is based on-site in our Cherrywood office in Dublin 18 for four days per week. Please ensure this location is a commutable option before you apply, thank you.When you join Aviva, you will receive a bespoke induction and will be assigned a business mentor and in house experienced supervisor who will support you throughout the programme. In addition to gaining on the job insurance experience, you will complete the insurance industry professional qualifications APA and QFA as well as a Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Apprenticeship).If you can commit to a 3-year programme, study at a BA (Hons) level and work at the same time and want to develop a career that has a career path for success then we want to hear from you!What will I be doing?As Part of your Apprenticeship in our Life Insurance Business you will:Learning about all aspects of our life and pension business from new business to claims.Processing customer requests to a high standard and within our service levels.You will also be responsible for liaising with other internal departments in dealing with ongoing queries and delivering the right outcomes for our customers.Demonstrating the Aviva values and working both on an individual basis and within a team.Stay up to date with industry developments, trends, and best practices, identify and recommend opportunities for improvement on processes, products and services.Undertake relevant training and provide support with various projects and initiatives as needed.Be working in one of our teams 4 days a week from our Dublin office collaborating with team members and 1 college day from home (currently Thursdays). You will initially be trained in one of our teams. We encourage team staff to train cross functionally so there will be the possibility of working in different teams during the 3 year programme.Where will I be based?This Apprenticeship placement will be based 4 days a week in our Dublin Cherrywood office, (with one day at home for college.) Once training is completed hybrid working may be an option.When is this programme beginning?If you are successful in your first stage screening call you will need to be able to attend one of our Virtual Assessment Centres between 20th to 30th May 2024. Successful candidates will then be offered their roles and the start date will be in August.What is the eligibility to join the programme?The apprenticeship programme is supported by Solas and there are minimum entry requirements to apply.Please indicate on your application that you meet the criteria. You will be required to evidence your eligibility prior to starting the apprenticeship to gain entry to the course and employment with Aviva.More information can be viewed on the III websiteClosing Date for applications is 3rd May 2024, but please submit your application as soon as possible so that we can start you on your Aviva journey today.Why Aviva?A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)Annual performance related bonus and pay review.Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.Free car parkingGenerous Health & dental insurance contributions after six monthsAviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share SchemeCycle to Work benefit scheme.TaxSaver Travel SchemeFamily friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave.Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and FamilyEmployee Assistance ProgrammeVolunteering daysProfessional qualification support and transparent career progression plansAviva is for EveryoneOur diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.Our smart working combines the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying, please contact Samuel Brazier on Tel: 0861536620 or email
