Head of Change - Individual Annuities

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Overview

Underwriting & Actuarial Senior Sourcing Recruiter at Aviva

York or Norwich

This is a great job for someone who is ready to lead a major transformation programme and shape the future of retirement solutions. You might be an experienced change leader looking for your next challenge, or someone with deep knowledge of financial services and a passion for delivering value. If you thrive on collaboration, innovation, and making a real impact – this could be the role for you

About the role

We’re transforming how we support over a million customers through our Individual Annuities business. You’ll lead a strategic programme (alongside other tactical change projects) designed to future-proof our Individual Annuity Business and unlock long-term value. Working closely with senior leaders across Aviva, you’ll shape and deliver change that drives innovation, improves customer outcomes, and supports our growth. You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team at the heart of our Retirement Solutions business

Skills and experience we’re looking for

  • Proven experience leading large-scale transformation program
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
  • Deep understanding of customer-led change and market dynamics
  • Strong understanding of the UK life insurance market, with experience in life products
  • Confident decision-maker with excellent risk management skills

Due to this being a role in scope for Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) it is a prerequisite that you are not currently bankrupt and do not have an unspent conviction for a serious criminal offence, in applying for this role you are certifying that you satisfy both of these requirements

What you’ll get for this role

  • Salary between £85,000 - £100,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
  • Bonus opportunity – 25% of annual salary (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s results)
  • Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
  • 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
  • Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
  • Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
  • Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan
  • Save As You Earn scheme
  • Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carers leave
  • Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
  • Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
  • Wellbeing support and resources

Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t tick every box, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please contact Jessica Mason at 07387 545 666 or Jessica.Mason@aviva.com.

Seniority level

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Other

Industries

  • Insurance
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Location:
York, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£150,000 - £200,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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