Head of End to End Transformation Capability Improvement

Aviva; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the UK is seeking a Head of End to End Transformation Capability Improvement. This role focuses on designing an enterprise-wide transformation strategy and enhancing project delivery through increased transparency and agility. Ideal candidates will have substantial leadership experience in transformation, skilled in influencing senior stakeholders, and knowledgeable about modern transformation tools. The position offers a competitive salary, a strong bonus structure, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity – 25% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

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

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits, including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of the enterprise-wide transformation strategy.
• Embed agility and data-led insights into transformation processes.
• Create a culture of transformation within the organization.

Skills

Enterprise transformation leadership

Stakeholder influencing

Transformation operating models

Data visualisation tools knowledge

Cultural change leadership

Tools

Planview

Power BI

JIRA

Job description

Head of End to End Transformation Capability Improvement

Location: London or Bristol

Salary: London circa: £150,000 / Bristol circa: £125,000

We’re looking for a visionary leader to help build a best‑in‑class Group Transformation Office. This is a high‑impact role where you’ll design frameworks and capabilities that enable projects and programmes across Aviva to deliver with greater transparency, faster pace, stronger predictability, and enhanced control.

A bit about the job

We’re building transformation capability that powers Aviva’s future. You’ll lead the design and delivery of our enterprise‑wide transformation strategy, setting standards that make change faster and more effective. Working with senior leaders across the Group, you’ll embed agility, professionalisation, and data‑led insights into everything we do. Your role will ensure ideas move to value quickly and cost‑effectively, creating a culture where transformation is a recognised profession. Ultimately, you’ll help Aviva stay ahead of industry shifts and deliver real impact for our customers.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Deep experience in enterprise transformation leadership and capability design.
• Strong influencing skills with senior stakeholders, including ExCo and Board‑level.
• Expertise in transformation operating models, governance, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of modern transformation tools and data visualisation (e.g., Planview, Power BI, JIRA).
• Ability to inspire collaboration and embed cultural change across complex organisations.

What you’ll get for this role

Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues. 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.

• London: circa £150,000/ Bristol: circa £125,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 25% 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.
• 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.

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