Corporate Security Manager - South

Aviva plc; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity 10%

Pension matching scheme

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

Discount on Aviva products

Matching Share Plan

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Corporate Security Manager in the Bristol region to lead enterprise security efforts, engaging with senior stakeholders, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies. You will shape strategy, drive incident response, and foster a proactive security culture across the UK estate.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in high-profile environments, and a proven ability to deliver measurable security outcomes while aligning with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate security management at enterprise level.
• Ability to build strategic relationships with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Inspirational leadership fostering a customer-first, risk-aware security culture.
• Proven track record delivering measurable security outcomes and implementing security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen Aviva’s corporate security capability in partnership with senior stakeholders and external agencies.
• Plan and respond to national protests and demonstrations; support sensitive investigations.
• Shape and implement corporate security strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Lead and develop teams; influence across levels to deliver tangible outcomes in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Skills

Security management

Stakeholder relationships

Communication skills

Leadership

Security frameworks

Job description

Corporate Security Manager – South

Salary circa £60,000 (depending on location, skills, and experience)

Location - Bristol region

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Security Manager to join our team in the Bristol area. 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, colleague oversees travel 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 preferablywithin an insurance, financial services or regulated industry, ideally at enterprise level
• Proven ability to build and influence strategic relationshipsacross 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 outcomesin a corporate environment, including the implementation of security frameworks, incident response strategies, and compliance with industry standards

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary circa £60,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity - 10% (D grade) of annual salary, (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's.)

• Generouspensionscheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%

• 29 daysholiday 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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