Corporate Governance Discovery Day
Hosted by Aviva PLC in partnership with Flex Legal, Ingen Partners and the Corporate 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
Apply via The 93% Club. 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.
