Transformation Programme Communications & Engagement Lead

2-year Fixed-term Contract

Locations: Eastleigh, Norwich, Sheffield, Bristol, Glasgow or Perth (50% hybrid working)

A bit about the job

As a transformation engagement lead working on the Health Evolution transformation programme and other related initiatives, you will shape, lead, and deliver communications, change management and engagement activities to enable the successful transformation of our business. By championing and developing a high performance, high collaboration "OneAviva" spirit across business and technology, you’ll work with colleagues at all levels to develop and share a compelling transformation story. You will translate complex change into compelling, accessible narratives and design engagement plans that build understanding, ownership and advocacy across a diverse mix of internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with IWR transformation and change leads, the role embeds communications into wider change plans, produces high‑quality content across multiple channels, advises senior leaders, and builds strong partnerships across the business. It also draws on emerging best practice in change, engagement and communications to sustain momentum and impact. You’ll have experience guiding and inspiring teams on ambitious transformation journeys, adopting agile and modern engineering practices, using smart engagement techniques as part of broader change management activities – and you’ll be committed to ensuring that everyone is heard, inspired. Please note that this role will involve regular travel.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Experience developing engagement plans to support complex transformation initiatives
• Experience shaping communication and engagement activities as part of broader transformation change management plans
• A strong track record in defining and running engagement activities to support adoption of agile delivery methods and modern engineering practices
• Confident and calm in complex environments, able to bring clarity without overcomplicating the message
• Experience gained from insurance / FS industry would be beneficial

What you’ll get for this role

• Salary circa £85,000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 12% 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
• Discounts – up to 40% off 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.