It’s human nature to go with what makes us comfortable (apart from the adrenaline junkies out there), and what we know works. That’s why candidates can be drawn to corporate companies whose name is trusted and well established. Instinct tells us that there’s more stability and security in a company with a lot of money in it compared to a small, not as well-known company.

Although realistically any company can go into administration at any point, whether it be one of the UK’s largest supermarkets, or your local corner shop.

Another factor of why delving into larger companies could be beneficial is the heightened range of opportunities.

We’ve researched what 7 top Norwich companies are offering, from the financial sector to the veterinary sector, you can find your next job in a leading business here!

Aviva, Financial Services

Aviva are a multinational insurance company that provides first-class insurance, retirement, health and investment products to customers all over Britain. Although the headquarters are in London and bases are planted all over the UK, Aviva is considered the top company in Norfolk and Suffolk (EDP, 2019). Having made such a large impact in our area and with ongoing opportunities for apprentices, graduates, and experienced individuals, it only seems fair to share what jobs in Norwich they have to offer.

Aviva currently has 59 live jobs in Norwich in sectors including IT, Marketing, Finance, Risk, Legal, HR, and Customer. The most in demand sector at Aviva Norwich is IT with these vacancies making up 40.6% of their live jobs. Jobs available include:

• Cyber Security Analyst – Vulnerability Management
• Lead Data Scientist
• Software Engineer – Full Time
• Senior Finance Manager – Full Time
• Content Writer

This range of opportunities in a nationally established company can come with benefits including 29 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days, up to 40% discount for some Aviva products, contribution pension scheme, and an annual performance related bonus. They also boast how diverse their workforce is.

Epos Now Jobs in Norwich

Epos Now are one of the fastest growing UK tech companies, using both cloud computing and modern technology to power their businesses, providing digital retail and hospitality systems, software and hardware for thousands of clients.

Employee reviews boast of the lively and relaxed, but hardworking atmosphere surrounded by friendly colleagues. They offer a variety of company benefits worth getting excited about including modern ‘London-style’ offices with PS4s, ping pong tables and a summer tiki bar, increasing holiday allowance, access to Spotify, and monthly staff outings. Also adding to your company pension pot, Epos Now provides an uncapped commission scheme for their Sales roles.

What jobs in Norwich do they have?

• Corporate Account Manager
• Customer Service Consultant
• Sales Executive

Greene King PLC, Food, Drink & Agriculture

Greene King is the UK’s largest pub retailer and brewer with over 3,000 pubs, restaurants and hotels currently operating. With its base being in our sister county, Suffolk, Greene King are confident about their extremely diverse workforce which comes with an amazing array of opportunities.

Opportunities with this company cater for many needs, whether you are looking for a full-on professional career, a casual, part-time role to support you while you study, or to allow you to pick up the kids from school.

Every employee at Greene King benefits from a Save as You Earn share scheme, generous team member discounts, pension scheme, an employee advice and guidance service and the healthcare service, Best Doctors.

Available career opportunities include:

• Apprenticeships
• Full time positions on the floor and office based

Norse Group Jobs in Norwich

Norse Group is a holding company based in Norwich, owning and managing the shares of their clients which include The NHS, MoD, the emergency services (Fire & Rescue and Police) and housing associations. Bringing together Facilities Management provider Norse Commercial Services, property consultancy NPS Group and care provider NorseCare, Norse Group are creating a combined turnover in excess of £250 million and provides employment for over 10,000 people.

This established and diverse company pride themselves on their learning and development opportunities including providing graduate development programmes, professional qualification support, technical and job specific skills training.

Current vacancies include:

• Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Business Administrator
• Cook Manager 
• HR Services Manager
• Senior Interior Designer
• Minibus Driver

This range of live jobs comes with competitive salaries and the opportunity to join one of Norwich’s top companies.

The AF Group

Founded in February 2003, The AF Group are a nationwide agricultural buying group that deliver a valued service to its members.

Delivering a highly professional procurement service for more than 3,500 shareholder members who are collectively farming over a million hectares of land in the UK, The AF Group provides crop protection, fertiliser, livestock and feed services, fuel and more to agricultural companies nationally.

Highly praised by employees, reviews state that the Group provides a friendly environment to work in with excellent benefits.

Current vacancies include:

• Utilities Billing Administrator
• Graduate Software & Process Analyst
• Development Tester & Trainer

CVS Group Plc

CVS Group Plc is one of the leading veterinary services providers in the UK and owns over 500 veterinary surgeries throughout the UK, Netherlands and Republic of Ireland. Working for CVS Group comes with a hefty load of benefits. These can include up to 7 weeks holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional two weeks annual leave, a generous CPD allowance, a share save scheme, gym discounts, discounted pet treatments, and flexible working opportunities.

For certain positions, company perks can extend to bonus schemes, a company car, health insurance, life assurance, relocation package, practice accommodation and paid for VDS & RCVS membership fees.

Although jobs in this industry can be highly demanding, often requiring long hours and intense concentration levels, highly qualified and dedicated professionals in roles offered at CVS Group Plc are rewarded with these array of benefits. Vacancies ready to be filled across Norwich include:

• Small Animal Vet
• Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Orthopaedic Specialist
• Digital Marketing Executive
• Receptionist
• Administration Assistant

Anglian Group

Anglian Group is a leading home improvements company whose teams of highly-skilled and experienced craftspeople have a simple aim – to help service users make the most of their home. Services include replacing doors and windows, adding porches or conservatories, and renewing pipes and guttering.

This Norwich based company are proud of their products especially as they are ‘Made in Britain’ from start to finish, making everything themselves.

They provide a generous range of company benefits with some roles being eligible for holidays, weekends away, tickets to sports events and a full support package. Anglian Group provides industry-leading training and career development, recognising and rewarding outstanding performance.

Due to the nature of their services, Anglian Group are in high demand of Installers in the Norwich area. Top fitters at Anglian Group consistently earn fees in excess of £1,500 each per week!

Current jobs in Norwich: Installers – Windows and Fascias