Senior Change and Transformation Manager

Aviva; York; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Change and Transformation Manager to lead transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven ability to guide teams through change. This role is pivotal for ensuring operational stability during major projects and improving customer experiences across the business.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

£1,200 of free Aviva shares per year

Flexible benefits

3 paid volunteering days annually

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading large-scale projects within finance.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance’s business readiness for a major transformation project.
• Guide teams through transitional periods while maintaining operational stability.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Tools

Project Management Frameworks

Job description

Senior Change and Transformation Manager

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual prepared to lead transformation initiatives and make a significant impact across testing and business readiness. Ideal candidates are experienced senior managers with a background in finance or transformation, seeking their next professional challenge. If you excel at guiding teams through change and thrive in dynamic, shifting environments, this role could be an ideal match for you.

About the job:

We’re looking for someone to lead Finance’s business readiness for a major transformation project. This programme is simplifying how we work and improving customer experiences across our UK Insurance, Wealth & Retirement business. You’ll help our Finance teams prepare for and embed these changes, working across areas like actuarial, tax, data, and payments. Your role will be to keep things running smoothly while we evolve. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding the team through transitional periods, maintaining operational stability, and driving project success.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in leading large-scale projects and business readiness activities, preferably within finance teams in financial service organizations.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide teams through change and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to evolving situations.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks, methodologies, and tools.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary circa £80,000 (depending on location, skills, and experience)
• Bonus opportunity – up to 12% of annual salary
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva contributes up to 14%
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, plus other retail discounts
• £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits, such as sustainability options like cycle to work
• 3 paid volunteering days annually
• Wellbeing support and tools to help you thrive

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply. We also support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job shares.

Our flexible working practices include location, hours, and patterns to suit our customers, business, and employees. Most of our team spend around 50% of their time in the office, combining flexibility with collaboration.

To learn more about working at Aviva, visit our website.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. Please notify us via email if you have a disclosed disability, and we will ensure an interview.

Applications are preferred online. For alternative application methods, contact Amber Britton at 07775546100 or [e-mail].

About the company

We’re here to protect our 33 million customers from life’s unexpected twists, providing life, general, and health insurance, along with asset management—all in one place. Our unique position allows us to focus on customer needs, creating a sustainable future for our clients, employees, and communities.