Head of Change - Individual Annuities

Aviva; York; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary between £85,000 - £100,000

Bonus opportunity – 25% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

Discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Underwriting & Actuarial Senior Sourcing Recruiter to lead a major transformation in their Individual Annuities business. This role requires proven experience in large-scale programs and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers a salary between £85,000 to £100,000, a bonus opportunity, and a range of benefits including flexible working options. Based in York or Norwich, this role plays a critical part in shaping the future of retirement solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of customer-led change and market dynamics.
• Strong understanding of the UK life insurance market, with experience in life products.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic programme to future-proof the Individual Annuity Business.
• Shape and deliver change that drives innovation and improves customer outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to unlock long-term value.

Skills

Leading large-scale transformation program

Stakeholder management

Understanding of customer-led change

Understanding of UK life insurance market

Decision-making and risk management

Job description

Overview

Underwriting & Actuarial Senior Sourcing Recruiter at Aviva

York or Norwich

This is a great job for someone who is ready to lead a major transformation programme and shape the future of retirement solutions. You might be an experienced change leader looking for your next challenge, or someone with deep knowledge of financial services and a passion for delivering value. If you thrive on collaboration, innovation, and making a real impact – this could be the role for you

About the role

We’re transforming how we support over a million customers through our Individual Annuities business. You’ll lead a strategic programme (alongside other tactical change projects) designed to future-proof our Individual Annuity Business and unlock long-term value. Working closely with senior leaders across Aviva, you’ll shape and deliver change that drives innovation, improves customer outcomes, and supports our growth. You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team at the heart of our Retirement Solutions business

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation program
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Deep understanding of customer-led change and market dynamics
• Strong understanding of the UK life insurance market, with experience in life products
• Confident decision-maker with excellent risk management skills

Due to this being a role in scope for Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) it is a prerequisite that you are not currently bankrupt and do not have an unspent conviction for a serious criminal offence, in applying for this role you are certifying that you satisfy both of these requirements

What you’ll get for this role

• Salary between £85,000 - £100,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 25% of annual salary (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s results)
• 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
• 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
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carers 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
• Wellbeing support and resources

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t tick every box, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please contact Jessica Mason at 07387 545 666 or [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Insurance