Corporate Governance Discovery Day (Aviva plc)

Corporate Governance Discovery Day

Hosted by Aviva PLC in partnership with Flex Legal, Ingen Partners and the Chartered Governance Institute.

Are you a student, recent graduate, or career changer curious about a career in Corporate Governance?

We are pleased to invite registrations for our Corporate Governance Discovery Day hosted by Aviva PLC. This half-day event is designed to provide a practical, behind-the-scenes look at the role of a Governance Professional within a FTSE 100 organisation.

Event Details

• Date: Friday 31st July 2026

• Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm

• Location: Hoxton, London

Purpose of the Day

The Discovery Day offers a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the world of governance. You will hear first-hand from leading professionals about their career journeys, learn about the different qualification pathways, and participate in interactive sessions to understand the real-world responsibilities and challenges involved in the role.

About Aviva

Aviva is one of the UK's leading insurance, wealth, and retirement businesses. Operating in a highly regulated environment, our Governance and Company Secretarial teams are at the heart of the organisation, ensuring we operate with integrity while supporting the Board in delivering long-term value for our customers and shareholders.

The Schedule

• Welcome & Introduction: An overview of the profession and various entry pathways.

• Aviva Insights: How the Company Secretariat operates within a global business. Personal career stories and a "day in the life" from the Aviva PLC team.

• Professional Pathways: Briefings on the CGI qualification routes and KCB course overviews.

• Interactive Workshop: A hands-on, scenario-based group exercise

• Networking: Informal conversation with refreshments.

Important Information

Spaces for this event are limited. To ensure engagement, we keep our groups small. As a result, all applications will be reviewed, and we will get back to you to confirm whether you have been allocated a spot in due course. 

When registering your interest, we recommend:

• Researching what a governance professional does.

• Considering why you are interested in learning more about Aviva PLC.

• Reflecting on why a career in governance appeals to your particular skill set.

Register your Interest

If you would like to register your interest for the event on Friday 31st July, please click “apply” on this page. You will be taken to an application form and asked to provide some information. You will also need to:

• Provide a CV OR link to your LinkedIn

• Provide 100 words on your reasons why “you are interested in attending the Corporate Governance Discovery Day hosted by Aviva?”

Please note, we will aim to confirm attendees by the w/c 29th June 2026. If at any point you are no longer interested, or able to attend, please contact trainee@f-lex.co.uk.