Head of Innovation Delivery

Aviva; Norwich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva seeks a Head of Innovation Delivery to lead transformative projects that contribute to its strategic objectives. The role requires strong leadership and collaboration skills, with a focus on innovation and delivering measurable results. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in proposition development and experience in managing complex projects to meet evolving customer needs.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Supportive wellbeing policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in proposition development and innovation delivery.
• Strong understanding of transformation frameworks and emerging technologies.
• Experience in managing budgets and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end delivery of innovation-funded propositions.
• Work with senior leaders to shape and accelerate strategic ambitions.
• Translate innovation into measurable value.

Skills

Proposition development

Innovation delivery

Transformation frameworks

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Business model delivery

Job description

Head of Innovation Delivery

National Salary £90,000 - £120,000

London Salary £100,000 - £130,000

Are you someone who thrives on turning bold ideas into real-world impact?

This role is perfect for a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and delivery. Whether you're an experienced leader in proposition development or ready to step up into a high-impact role, this could be your next big move. If you’ve worked in transformation, innovation, or strategic delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

A bit about the job:

This is a pivotal role in our Strategy & Innovation function, ensuring Aviva remains future-ready by developing new capabilities that meet evolving customer needs. You’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of innovation-funded propositions—from prioritisation and governance to successful handover. Working closely with senior leaders across the business, you’ll help shape and accelerate our strategic ambitions, ensuring innovation translates into measurable value.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in proposition development and innovation delivery
• Strong understanding of transformation frameworks and emerging technologies
• Skilled in managing budgets, governance, and strategic partnerships
• Effective team leadership and stakeholder management
• Experience delivering unique business models in a corporate 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.

• National Salary £90,000 - £120,000, London Salary £100,000 - £130,000 (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, with options 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
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits 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 prioritize your wellbeing with support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

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

We adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and employees. Most of our people work around 50% in our offices, combining flexibility with collaboration.

Learn more about working at Aviva here.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. Please email us after applying to disclose your disability, and we will arrange an interview.

For alternative application methods, contact Tawana Chin at 07789 624461 or email [e-mail].