Chief Acceleration Officer

AXA Partners; Redhill; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Generous leave policy

Private Healthcare Scheme

Retail Discounts

Company Shareplan / Scheme & Loan

Discounted Insurance Products

Employee Assistance Scheme

Job summary

AXA Partners is seeking a visionary Chief Acceleration Officer to drive global transformation and agility across the organisation. You will lead the Global Acceleration Office, guiding strategic initiatives that streamline operations, optimise costs, and create shareholder value on a worldwide scale.

As CAO, you will challenge the status quo, foster continuous innovation, and empower senior teams to operate with autonomy and accountability, reporting to the CEO and executive team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation programs.
• Proven ability to drive strategic change at executive level.
• Strong influence with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in change management, organisational design, and customer-centric transformation.
• Ability to empower leadership teams and drive autonomous initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute transformation strategies aligned with business vision.
• Lead governance, performance management, and portfolio optimization.
• Collaborate with global leaders to accelerate change and align decisions.
• Define KPIs and drive continuous improvement and ROI.
• Build a high-performing, agile transformation team.

Skills

Enterprise transformation

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Budget management

Job description

AXA Partners is seeking a visionary, forward-thinking Chief Acceleration Officer (CAO) to drive transformation across our global organisation. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader to shape the future of insurance and assistance solutions, driving innovation and sustainable growth. As a key member of our executive team, you will influence how we deliver value to customers, empower our teams, and create long-term shareholder impact on a truly global scale.

As our CAO, you will lead the Global Acceleration Office, guiding strategic transformation initiatives that streamline operations, optimise costs, and generate exceptional value. You will serve as a catalyst for change by challenging the status quo, cultivating a culture of continuous innovation, and empowering leadership teams to operate with agility and autonomy. Your strategic leadership will be instrumental in shaping how we evolve, adapt, and grow in a rapidly changing, global landscape. This pivotal role requires exceptional influence and relationship-building capabilities, working closely with the CEO and executive team to steer the organisation’s future direction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and execute innovative, customer-centric transformation strategies aligned with business vision.
• Challenge existing processes, fostering creative, cost-effective solutions.

Cultural & Organisational Change

• Lead initiatives to embed agility, accountability, and impact-driven mindsets.
• Empower teams to drive change independently through motivation and enablement.

Governance & Performance Management

• Establish governance frameworks ensuring transparency, strategic alignment, and measurable value.
• Monitor progress, adapt strategies proactively, and manage portfolios for optimal resource use.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence

• Collaborate with global leaders to accelerate change, influence decision-making, and foster alignment.

Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track KPIs to measure success, cultural shifts, and customer impact.
• Drive continuous refinement based on insights and feedback.

Team Development & Resilience

• Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing, agile team dedicated to innovation.
• Cultivate a resilient environment that challenges norms and seeks continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experienced in leading large-scale, enterprise-wide, complex transformation programs within global organisations
• Proven track record of driving significant measurable business and cultural change at an organisational level
• Exceptional influence with senior executive stakeholders promoting innovative and forward-thinking strategies
• Expert in change management, organisational design, and customer-centric transformation approaches
• Adept at empowering leadership teams to operate autonomously and drive initiatives independently
• Exceptional communicator with strategic vision and leadership skills
• Demonstrable success in managing significant budgets (€75m+), delivering tangible value and ROI
• Collaborative, adaptable, and results-driven, with a positive attitude and high integrity
• Passionate about fostering diversity, inclusion, and growth within teams

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary Package
• Generous leave policy
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Retail Discounts
• Company Shareplan /Scheme & Loan
• Discounted Insurance Products
• Employee Assistance Scheme

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Global HR Response - [e-mail]

Who We Are

We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection – with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive – offering solutions and services that make sure we’re always at people’s side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.

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