Location: London / York / Norwich
Corporate Governance Manager– 6-month Fixed-Term Contract
National salary: circa £60,000 per annum
London salary: circa £65,000 per annum
This is a great job for someone with strong corporate governance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You will have a proven track record of supporting Boards and Committees, managing governance processes, and building effective relationships with senior stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who is confident operating across multiple legal entities and is excited by the opportunity to support UK General Insurance and Direct Line Boards during a period of change and growth.
We are seeking an immediate starter for this role, with the successful candidate ideally available to join within a month’s notice.
A bit about the job
Join our UK General Insurance Corporate Governance team, where you'll play a key role in ensuring our subsidiary Boards across UK General Insurance and Direct Line entities operate effectively and meet their governance obligations. You'll be responsible for managing end-to-end Board and Committee cycles, supporting statutory and regulatory reporting, and maintaining high standards of governance documentation and record keeping. Working closely with colleagues across Legal, Finance and Risk, as well as external auditors, you'll provide governance expertise during a period of significant business change, including integration activities and US expansion initiatives. You'll also help develop the capability of junior team members, contributing to the ongoing success of the wider team.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
- Strong corporate governance experience, ideally within financial services, with relevant CGI qualifications (exceptional candidates will be considered on a qualified-by-experience basis).
- Confidence supporting Boards and Committees, with excellent minute-taking skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Good knowledge of statutory accounts, audit processes, and relevant governance and regulatory requirements.
- A calm, proactive stakeholder manager who can build effective relationships and work at pace with senior colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and workstreams simultaneously.
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 circa £60,000, London salary circa £65,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
- Bonus opportunity: 10% 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
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 at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
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Corporate Governance Manager employer: Aviva plc
Aviva is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a competitive starting salary of around £60,000 along with a generous benefits package including a robust pension scheme, private medical benefits, and flexible working options. The collaborative work culture fosters technical excellence and continuous improvement, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while being part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering fair outcomes for customers in challenging situations.
