Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead

Aviva; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead in Norwich to drive strategic development and management of climate-related policies. The role requires extensive experience in environmental policy, advocacy, and stakeholder management, specifically within the Financial Services sector. A competitive salary package including a bonus and generous benefits is offered, emphasizing Aviva's commitment to inclusivity and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in environmental policy and advocacy.
• Proven track record in Financial Services.
• Experience with government and major NGOs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and implementation of climate and nature-related policies.
• Maintain relationships with Public Affairs and the communications team.
• Ensure a coordinated approach to policy and advocacy.

Skills

Environmental policy development

Advocacy

Stakeholder management

Technical net zero qualifications

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02.06.2025

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Job Description:

Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in climate and nature policy and advocacy, who has worked within a Financial Services related area /setting. In this role you will provide expertise, guidance and support on complex climate and nature policies and positions, providing insights into relevant frameworks, ongoing internal and external developments and industry best practices.

A bit about the job:

You will be expected to lead the strategic development of, implementation, management and monitoring of group-level climate and nature-related internal and external policies, house views and positions (and the supporting external membership and alliances forums) to support the delivery of the environmental aspects of Aviva’s Sustainability Agenda. You will need to develop and maintain a strong and close working relationship with the Public Affairs and communications team and have a strong external profile to ensure a coordinated internal and external approach to policy and advocacy.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

Extensive environmental policy and house views development experience and experience working for or with government or in a peer group to develop environmental policy, positions and stances (e.g. the UN, DESNEZ, a major climate or sustainability NGO, etc.)

Proven track record/deemed leader in environmental policy development, working for a Financial Services business or within a Finance related role.

Experience implementing internal policies and methodologies including exclusion policies (preferably in insurance / asset managementsector) and experienced secretariat coordinating and preparing detailed briefing materials for senior executives

Technical net zero and nature-related qualifications

Senior management level experience in an environmental regulatory environment

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 between £60,000 and £100,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

Bonus opportunity – 12% 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

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 around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.