Strategic Corporate Security Leader

Aviva plc; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity 10%

Pension matching scheme

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

Discount on Aviva products

Matching Share Plan

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Corporate Security Manager in the Bristol region to lead enterprise security efforts, engaging with senior stakeholders, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies. You will shape strategy, drive incident response, and foster a proactive security culture across the UK estate.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in high-profile environments, and a proven ability to deliver measurable security outcomes while aligning with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate security management at enterprise level.
• Ability to build strategic relationships with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Inspirational leadership fostering a customer-first, risk-aware security culture.
• Proven track record delivering measurable security outcomes and implementing security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen Aviva’s corporate security capability in partnership with senior stakeholders and external agencies.
• Plan and respond to national protests and demonstrations; support sensitive investigations.
• Shape and implement corporate security strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Lead and develop teams; influence across levels to deliver tangible outcomes in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Skills

Security management

Stakeholder relationships

Communication skills

Leadership

Security frameworks

Job description

Aviva plc is seeking a Corporate Security Manager in the Bristol region to lead enterprise security efforts, engaging with senior stakeholders, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies. You will shape strategy, drive incident response, and foster a proactive security culture across the UK estate.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in high-profile environments, and a proven ability to deliver measurable security outcomes while aligning with regulatory requirements.