Sustainability Communications & Disclosure Partner - National circa £85.000 - London circa £95.000
Location – Flexible
Aviva’s sustainability ambition is to lead the UK financial services sector on climate action, building stronger and more resilient communities, and running the business in a genuinely sustainable way. Group Sustainability exists to set clear strategy, direction, governance and standards, and to enable high‑quality execution across Aviva.
A bit about the job:
The Sustainability Communications & Disclosure Partner owns and stewards coherence of Aviva’s sustainability narrative, supports sustainability reporting and to acts as Group Sustainability’s strategic partner into Brand, Communications, Customer & Marketing and wider Business Units as they use their channels to engage our stakeholders.
The role ensures that key sustainability actions and messages are prioritised and delivered through the right specialist channels and amplified by their unique customer insight and expertise - strengthening brand, reputation and commercial outcomes while reducing inconsistency, inefficiency and greenwashing risk.
The impact of this role is delivered primarily through influence, judgement and orchestration — setting guardrails, shaping priorities, brokering execution and ensuring that complex sustainability content is communicated clearly, credibly and consistently, from internal and public‑facing audiences through to Executive Committee and Board‑level stakeholders.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
- Strong sustainability and ESG knowledge, with experience translating complex sustainability topics into clear, credible and consistent narratives aligned to business strategy.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders, business units, communications teams, and Executive Committee/Board-level stakeholders.
- Strategic communications and narrative governance experience, including developing communication frameworks, setting messaging guardrails, and ensuring consistency across multiple channels and audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, using sound judgement, prioritisation, and orchestration skills to drive outcomes across matrixed organisations.
- Experience managing reputation and risk considerations, particularly in relation to sustainability communications, brand reputation, regulatory expectations, and reducing greenwashing risk.
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 National circa £85.000 - London circa £95.000 (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
We Welcome everyone and value diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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.
We’d love to share more about working at Aviva and our culture.
Sustainability Communications & Disclosure Partner employer: Aviva
Aviva is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and growth, offering a competitive salary of £28,600 along with a generous bonus scheme and pension contributions. Our collaborative work culture in Leeds fosters a supportive environment where you can thrive in a fast-paced role while making a meaningful impact on customers' lives. With flexible working options, extensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development, Aviva is committed to helping you build a rewarding career.
