Public Policy Manager

Aviva; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a skilled Public Policy Manager to navigate the complexities of government policy impacting the insurance sector. The role involves advising on legislative developments and engaging strategically with stakeholders while promoting collaboration across the business. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of public affairs and a background in financial services.

Benefits

10% bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 free shares per year

Parental and carer’s leave

Flexible benefits

3 paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Expertise in public policy and UK politics.
• Experience in financial services desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on political and legislative developments affecting Aviva.
• Engage with policymakers and trade bodies.
• Complete analysis of government policy and legislation.

Skills

Public policy understanding

Government relations

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree related to Public Policy or similar

Job description

Aviva Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Salary between £60,000 - £70,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)

Here at Aviva, we are looking for a Public Policy / Public Affairs professional, who has excellent knowledge of politics and/or policy work, ideally matched with either an insurance or financial services background. If you have a deep interest in politics, matched with ambition to progress further in your public affairs career, we’d love you to hear from you!

A bit about the job:

Government policy has a huge impact on Aviva – and this role offers an excellent opportunity to work right at the heart of some of the biggest policy challenges affecting our business today, helping us shape and respond to the policy environment in which we operate! You will provide expert advice on the political and legislative developments that affect us – particularly focused on pensions policy and digital/AI policy – becoming a trusted counsel, both internally and externally, engaging with policy makers, trade bodies, and wider stakeholders, to influence the legal and policy environment (FYI: this part of the role will involve an element of travel, both across London and occasionally UK wide). You will also need to complete analysis of government policy and legislation, as well as build consensus across the business on policy positions, priorities, and engagement strategy.

Aviva introduced “smart-working” in 2020 and encourage flexible working; however, the successful candidate will need to be based a commutable distance from our London offices – with frequent travel across London expected of the post-holder as well.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Solid understanding of public policy and UK politics, thanks to undertaking a relevant role within a political organisation, consultancy, regulator or central government, or within a corporate Public Affairs department
• Skilled at building connections and fostering collaboration, with the confidence to navigate evolving situations and support team goals.
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to translate complex policy matters into simple messages
• Adaptable to changing priorities and able to quickly become effective in new situations and when dealing with complex issues
• Prior work experience within Financial Services would be 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.

• Starting salary between £60,000 - £70,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% (D grade) 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations and General Business

• Industries

  Insurance

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