Head of Enterprise Data Services in Bristol

Are you someone who can turn ambitious data strategies into enterprise-wide capabilities? This is a great opportunity for an experienced technology and data leader who has built and scaled large engineering teams, delivered complex transformation programmes, and wants to shape the future of data at Aviva. You’ll be comfortable leading at enterprise scale, influencing senior stakeholders, and creating modern, secure and resilient data platforms that power analytics, AI and operational excellence. If you’re excited by building new capabilities, leading significant investment programmes and creating long‑term business value, we’d love to hear from you.

A bit about the job

We’re investing heavily in our Enterprise Data Programme, one of the most important transformation initiatives across Aviva. As Head of Enterprise Data Services, you’ll lead the design, delivery and operation of the platforms and services that help colleagues access trusted, consistent and reusable data across the organisation. You’ll build and lead a specialist engineering function of around 20–30 colleagues, supported by architects, analysts and delivery partners. You’ll have end‑to‑end accountability for Enterprise Data Domains, Data Services, API distribution, discovery capabilities and workflow platforms, helping create the foundations for advanced analytics, AI enablement and future business transformation. This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll shape strategy, drive adoption, manage significant investment and establish the long‑term operating model for Enterprise Data Services across Aviva.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Significant experience leading large‑scale enterprise data engineering, platform engineering or data services organisations
• Proven track record delivering enterprise‑wide data transformation programmes within complex and regulated environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise data management, master data management, data governance and modern cloud‑based data platforms
• Experience building and leading high‑performing multidisciplinary engineering teams, including suppliers and strategic partners
• Deep technical expertise across cloud platforms (AWS), APIs, event‑driven architectures, platform engineering and modern DevSecOps practices

What you’ll get for this role:

• Salary: London circa £150,000 or Bristol circa £120,000 (depending on location, skills, experience and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 25% of annual salary (actual amount depends on performance and Aviva’s outcomes)
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14% of your contributions
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option 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 the Matching Share Plan
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle‑to‑work
• Paid volunteering days – 3 reward days to help others
• Well‑being support and tools

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. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Harjot Kaur a call on +44 7353 138456 or send an email to harjot.kaur@aviva.com.