Discover EY Insight Programme

Discover EY - April 2026 intake

Are you ready to shape the future with confidence? Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

Start your career adventure with us and help shape your future with confidence.

Join EY for two days and gain work experience in a leading professional services organisation.

At EY, we’re committed to offering opportunities for all. We live in a diverse world and believe our workplace should reflect this. We’ve designed a programme for students in their first year of university (or second year on a four-year course), that will give you the tools and experience to support you in your career journey.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

Our two-day Discover EY programmes are designed for university students in their first year (or second year of 4-year course) to take part in events that give an insight into a career in professional services and showcase an exciting future life at EY.

There are three programmes to choose from:

Discover EY — Black Heritage in Business

The Black Heritage in Business programme is aimed at raising awareness with students of Black Heritage. It allows students to develop their skills and strengths and meet inspiring members of our EY Black Network.

Discover EY — Women in Business

The Women in Business programme is designed to support students to develop into the leaders of tomorrow in Assurance, Tax, EY-Parthenon or Technology under the guidance of our empowered female colleagues.

Discover EY — Social Mobility in Business

Our Social Mobility in Business programme is aimed at raising awareness with students from lower socio-economic backgrounds enabling them to learn more about EY, network with inspiring leaders, and gain an insight into either Assurance, Tax, EY- Parthenon, or Technology.

Please note: by low socio-economic background we mean:

• Attending / attended a state school or college AND
• Your immediate family did not attend university OR
• You are (or have been eligible) for free school meals OR
• The occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 14 is categorised as a lower socio-economic background – technical and craft occupations; routine, semi-routine manual and service occupations; long-term unemployed*

* Technical and craft occupations such as: motor mechanic, plumber, printer, electrician, gardener, train driver.

• Routine, semi-routine manual and service occupations such as: postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, sales assistant, HGV driver, cleaner, porter, packer, labourer, waiter/waitress, bar staff.
• Long-term unemployed (claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for more than a year).
• By Black Heritage, we are referring to students who might identify as Black, Black British, Caribbean, African, or Mixed Black ethnic groups.

What’s in it for you:

• Develop your professional skills and personal strengths – helping you propel your career into tomorrow.
• Learn from extraordinary leaders who’ve carved inspirational careers, overcome challenges, and made an impact.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programmes, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Eligibility for VISA sponsorship has changed for applicants based on the Skilled Worker salary threshold, with some locations needing specific right to work requirements. You can find more information about each location and graduate role requirements on our website.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.