Senior Corporate Governance Operations Manager

Aviva; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Corporate Governance Operations Manager

Salary: London - circa £90,000 / National - circa £80,000

Are you a skilled Corporate Governance Operations & Technology Manager looking for a new and exciting opportunity?

If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will oversee the development and execution of the team’s strategy, ensuring alignment with the broader Governance Function’s transformation plan.

A bit about the job:

This role involves engaging with senior stakeholders, leading complex projects, and encouraging a high-performing team culture to develop and optimise processes to improve the operational efficiency of the Corporate Governance team. This includes assessing workflow automation, process mapping and training and knowledge management.

The role will also be responsible for optimising technological capabilities and ensuring that operational processes are continuously improved. This includes driving the implementation of new technology and maintaining technology solutions that support the Governance Function. By engaging with internal and external collaborators, the position holder will successfully lead projects related to technology upgrades, system integrations and operational improvements.

Aviva operates a “smart-working” policy meaning that we spend approximately half of our time working in an office, and this role can be based in London, Norwich or York.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in leading operational and technology initiatives within a corporate governance context.
• A strong and experienced leader, with the ability to champion a collaborative team environment.
• Proven track record of engaging and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in process mapping, workflow automation, and operational efficiency techniques.
• Experience in managing third-party supplier relationships and evaluating technology solutions.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary circa £80,000 (National) / circa £90,000 (London) (depending on location, 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
• 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 around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.