Head of Change - Individual Annuities

Head of Change Individual Annuities£85,000 – £100,000York or NorwichThis is a great job for someone who is ready to lead a major transformation programme and shape the future of retirement solutions. You might be an experienced change leader looking for your next challenge, or someone with deep knowledge of financial services and a passion for delivering value. If you thrive on collaboration, innovation, and making a real impact – this could be the role for you.A bit about the job:We\’re transforming how we support over a million customers through our Individual Annuities business. You\’ll lead a strategic programme (alongside other tactical change projects) designed to future-proof our Individual Annuity Business and unlock long-term value. Working closely with senior leaders across Aviva, you\’ll shape and deliver change that drives innovation, improves customer outcomes, and supports our growth. You\’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team at the heart of our Retirement Solutions business.Skills and experience we\’re looking for: Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programmes Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills Deep understanding of customer-led change and market dynamics Strong understanding of the UK life insurance market, with experience in life products Confident decision-maker with excellent risk management skillsDue to this being a role in scope for Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) it is a prerequisite that you are not currently bankrupt and do not have an unspent conviction for a serious criminal offence, in applying for this role you are certifying that you satisfy both of these requirements. 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. Salary between £85,000 – £1000,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity – 25% 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 toolsTake a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.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.To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We\’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Jessica Mason a call on 07387 545 666 or send an email to Jessica.Mason@aviva.com.