Corporate Security Manager

Aviva; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Corporate Security Manager to enhance its security framework. The role involves engaging with law enforcement, shaping security strategy, and managing high-profile corporate events. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate security management, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering measurable results. The company offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity up to 10%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

Employee discounts

Equity rewards through share plan

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate security management, ideally at enterprise level.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong track record in producing high-quality reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen corporate security capability and support high-profile corporate events.
• Engage law enforcement and drive culture change in security practices.
• Shape and implement corporate security strategy and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Corporate security management

Building strategic relationships

Exceptional communication skills

Inspirational leadership

Measurable security outcomes

Job description

Corporate Security Manager – Salary circa £55,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Locations: York, Sheffield

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Security Manager to join our team. This is a great job for someone who has a strong background in corporate security, thrives in high-profile environments, and is passionate about protecting people and assets. This role would suit someone experienced in managing sensitive investigations, engaging with law enforcement, and driving cultural change in security practices.

A bit about the job:

As Corporate Security Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening Aviva’s corporate security capability. Working closely with senior internal stakeholders, law enforcement, government agencies, and third-party suppliers to ensure the safety and security of our colleagues, guests, and assets. You’ll support the planning and response to national protests and demonstrations, support in sensitive investigations, and drive the development of a proactive, risk-aware security culture across our UK estate.You will also be required to assist in the planning and support of various high profile Corporate events across the estate.

You’ll also be responsible for shaping and implementing corporate security strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and embedding best practices in physical security, threat management, and incident response. This role requires a confident leader who can operate at pace, influence at all levels, and deliver tangible outcomes in a dynamic corporate setting.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in corporate security management within an insurance, financial services or regulated industry, ideally at enterprise level
• Proven ability to build and influence strategic relationships across complex corporate structures, including senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong track record in producing high-quality reports, risk assessments, and executive-level presentations
• Inspirational leadership style, with a focus on developing high-performing teams and embedding a customer-first, risk-aware culture
• Demonstrated success in delivering measurable security outcomes in a corporate environment, including the implementation of security frameworks, incident response strategies, and compliance with industry standards

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary circa £55,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% (D grade) of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• 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
• Make your money go further - 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 and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s 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
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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