LGBT Great Careers Partner: AXA UK
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Employees:
7000+
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Locations:
50+
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Industry:
Insurance
One of the UK’s leading insurers
AXA UK is made up of Commercial, Health and Retail, known as our three business units. They’re backed by our brilliant Support Functions including IT, HR, Legal, Finance, Brand and Communications who support what we do everyday.

“At AXA you’ll join a supportive, fast-moving and inclusive team, using data and technology to build a more resilient future – with opportunities to grow, learn new skills and take on challenges that really matter.”
Tara Foley
Chief Executive Officer, AXA UK & Ireland
Our Culture
Move the world forward
Amongst rapid change and uncertainty – we’re taking action to protect people and the environment from the risks that might threaten our futures. That’s why we’re asking ourselves, why should the future be a risk? By identifying, anticipating and understanding risks, we can help make life safer, fairer and more inclusive for as many people as possible.
So, what do we bring to the table?
Growing Your Career
We’ll provide you with the tools you need to reach your career ambitions, while building the skills you need for whatever the future brings.


Forward Looking
The world is changing and we’re changing with it. We want to maintain our position as a market leader by constantly pushing ourselves to improve.
Our Leader Promise
Great leaders and managers support and inspire people to do their best. So we invest in training the leaders of tomorrow.


Rewarding Our People
We provide all our colleagues with a range of rewards and benefits to make sure they know how much we appreciate everything they do.
Technical & Specialist Training
We’ll make sure you have access to all the technical knowledge and tools you need to excel.


Inclusion
We strive every day to create a workplace environment that is inclusive for everyone.
Our values
Our values shape what we do and how we do it. They inspire, guide and empower us to work together, push the boundaries, challenge things for the better, and believe in ourselves. No matter how big or small our achievements, our values are at the heart of everything we do.
Customer first
All our thinking starts with
the customer
We consider the way they live so that we continue to be relevant and impactful.
Integrity
Being together and being different makes us better.
We are stronger when collaborating and acting as one inclusive team.
Courage
We are guided by strong moral
principles.
We trust our judgment to do the right thing for our customers, employees, stakeholders and partners.
One AXA
We speak our mind and act
to make things
happen.
We push the boundaries and take daring actions to find new ways to be valuable.
Inclusion & Belonging
At AXA, we believe that inclusion and a sense of belonging are fundamental to our success. We know that every individual brings their own unique experiences, perspectives, and skills to the table. By fostering an inclusive environment, we can tap into the full potential of our diverse workforce, build a culture where everyone feels valued and respected, and ultimately, continue to be a place where people love to work.
Our Employee Networks
We have six employee networks to help us celebrate diversity and be inclusive in everything that we do. Anyone can be part of our networks, no matter what role they’re in.

AXA Able
Aims to ensure that AXA is a supportive, safe, and inclusive workplace for people with (or connected to) disabilities, long-term health conditions, and mental health.
AXA Balance
Promoting gender equality/parity, wellbeing and working families. It aims to promote flexibility in seeking an optimum balance in both work and life.


AXA Pride
Aims to ensure that LGBTQ+ colleagues feel seen, heard, and supported in the workplace.
AXA REACH
Aims to raise greater inclusion and awareness of race, ethnicity and cultural heritage by increasing awareness, breaking barriers, fostering allyship and advocating for equitable opportunities – creating a culture where everyone is represented and supported.


Carers@AXA
Supporting all colleagues with a caring responsibility for the elderly, a person with a disability or a person with a long-term condition.
AXA SPARK
Our newest Employee Network dedicated to Neurodiversity. Aims to create awareness, support and champion our neurodiverse colleagues.


“We’re building a workplace where every voice is respected and empowered to thrive – whatever your background or identity. Our individual stories shape who we are; when we value our differences, we unlock the best across our business.”
Rahul Gumber
Chief Risk Officer and Inclusion & Belonging Executive Sponsor