Head of Growth and Investment Advocacy

Aviva; London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Head of Growth and Investment Advocacy to lead a team driving strategic engagement with local authorities. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, experience in public affairs, and a deep understanding of regional economic development. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a 25% performance bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary circa £110,000

25% performance bonus

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 in free Aviva shares

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and collaborate across teams with a strategic mindset.
• Extensive experience in public affairs and/or political roles.
• Strong project management skills in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Growth and Investment team to engage with local authorities.
• Drive strategic engagement to unlock regional investment.
• Champion Aviva's economic and social impact.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic collaboration

Public affairs expertise

Project management

Understanding of economic development

Job description

Head of Growth and Investment Advocacy

London, Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield or York

Salary circa 110k

This is an opportunity for someone that thrives on building meaningful relationships and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes. If you're passionate about shaping public policy, influencing investment environments, and collaborating across sectors—from local government to universities—this role offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic impact. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys leading initiatives, managing teams, and aligning public affairs with commercial goals in a fast-paced, purpose-driven business.

A bit about the job:

You will lead the Growth and Investment team within the Political Advocacy function of Group Public Affairs. Drive and coordinate strategic engagement with Combined Authorities (CAs), local government, and institutional partners to unlock regional investment opportunities. Support the delivery of the Group Public Affairs strategy by aligning with Aviva’s investment priorities and broader business objectives. You will champion and communicate Aviva’s economic and social impact to build influential political and institutional relationships that advance our regional and national goals.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven ability to lead and collaborate across teams with a strategic, commercial and solutions-oriented mindset and strong track record of delivering cross-functional collaboration and aligning strategic objectives.
• Extensive experience in public affairs and/or political roles.
• Deep understanding of regional economic development, regeneration institutional investment, and local government structures.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to navigate complex political and organisational environments.
• Experience in financial services or a large corporate environment (desirable).

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.

• Salary circa £110,000 (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
• 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

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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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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Jessica Mason a call on 07387 545 666 or send an email to [e-mail].