Cybersecurity Test Governance Manager

Aviva; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity of 10%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

Discounts on Aviva products

Matching Share Plan

Job summary

Aviva is looking for a governance lead for penetration testing to ensure effectiveness and consistency across the company. In this role, you'll oversee security standards and work closely with technology teams and stakeholders to manage risks. Key skills include experience in cyber security governance and leadership. You'll benefit from a salary of circa £60,000, a 10% bonus opportunity, generous holiday, and additional perks such as private medical benefits and share plans.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cyber security governance, risk management or control ownership.
• Proven ability to lead and develop people, with accountability for delivery and outcomes.
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and managing third-party suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure penetration testing across Aviva is effective, consistent and trusted.
• Own the governance, standards and oversight for security assurance.
• Shape the future of penetration testing towards continuous and intelligence-led approaches.

Skills

Strong experience in cyber security governance

Proven ability to lead and develop people

Confidence engaging senior stakeholders

Understanding of penetration testing models

Experience in a regulated environment

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on ownership, clarity and confidence?

Do you enjoy shaping security governance, working with senior stakeholders, and making sure assurance really means something?

If you’re ready to lead, influence and modernise how penetration testing delivers value, this could be a great next step.

A bit about the job

This role exists to make sure penetration testing across Aviva is effective, consistent and trusted. You’ll own the governance, standards and oversight that turn testing activity into meaningful security assurance.

You’ll work closely with technology teams, cyber specialists and external partners, giving clear direction and confidence that risks are understood and managed.

You’ll also help shape the future. That means evolving penetration testing from point‑in‑time activity to more continuous, automated and intelligence‑led approaches – including the responsible use of AI.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Strong experience in cyber security governance, risk management or control ownership
• Proven ability to lead and develop people, with accountability for delivery and outcomes
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and managing third‑party suppliers
• A good understanding of penetration testing models and assurance expectations
• Experience operating in a regulated environment and supporting audit or regulatory review

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. When you join us, we invest in you.

• Salary Circa: £60000 (depending on location, skills, experience and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity 10% 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.

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.