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Norfolk and Suffolk are home to one of the largest financial services and insurance clusters in Europe with hundreds of businesses offering a variety of roles.

The great thing is, there are many different career options and various routes into the industry, with many of the larger organisations offering apprenticeships and graduate training schemes.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you. 

  • Norwich has been a base for the financial industries for over 200 years and boasts a highly-skilled workforce recruited from local colleges and universities as well as the very first National Skills Academy in the UK for Financial services.
  • Suffolk also boasts an impressive financial sector with the addition of niche markets around marine insurance linked to the county’s ports, farm and crop insurance as well as thatched property insurance in rural areas.
  • Technology is constantly changing and areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber security and big data management are growing fast in the industry.

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Maths • English • ICT • Business Studies • Modern languages • Sociology • Psychology

Job Ideas for this Industry

Auditor • Tax Adviser • Accountant • Mortgage Adviser • Personal Banker • Financial Fraud Investigator • Actuary • Underwriter

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Did You Know?
Financial services have 1.1 million people in employment.

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Norwich Jobs Fair
Event Date:
12th August 2026
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
The Norwich Jobs Fair Wednesday 12th August 2026 at The Forum Norwich, 10am to 1pm. Why Visit the Job Fair to look for work? Networking Opportunities - Job fairs provide a platform for networking with recruiters, hiring managers, and representatives from vario...
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Ipswich Careers Fair
Event Date:
15th July 2026
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Looking for a new Career? The UK Careers Fair returns to Ipswich on Wednesday 15th July. Meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies at the Ipswich Careers Fair. Where? Portman Rd, Ipswich, IP1 2DA 10am - 2pm
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Sizewell C and Careers Fair
Event Date:
25th June 2026
Location:
University of Suffolk, Ipswich, Suffolk
Sizewell C is hosting a Careers Fair where you can meet employers and industry experts to learn more about opportunities linked to the Sizewell C project. This includes construction, engineering, administration, and entry-level opportunities. The event takes p...
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Colchester Job Fair
Event Date:
10th June 2026
Location:
Colchester, Essex
Colchester Jobs Fair About the Jobs Fair The Colchester Jobs Fair is located at Colchester Town Hall, High St, Colchester, CO1 1PJ. The event attracts a mixture of different employers from various industries, all recruiting for local jobs. The Colchester Job F...
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Year 11 students will be able to see their GCSE exam results on the new app from summer 2026
The Education Record app is being rolled out nationally so you can access exam results once you've left school.
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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 01/06/2026
Closing Date:
12th June 2026
Level 2 Apprentice Gardener - Level 2 Early Years Apprentice - Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Level 2 Apprentice Lifting Equipment Engineer - Level 2 Finance Apprentice - Level 2 Multi Skilled Building Fabric Apprenticeship at EDF Sizewell B S...
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