A bit about the job:

We are recruiting for a Head of Client Engagement within the Workplace Savings channel.

The role holder is aligned to all the active group pension schemes managed by Aviva based on intensity of client engagement required and strategic value to the business.

Many of these clients are global corporates employing many thousands of employees. The types of pension schemes include Own Rules Trusts, Master Trust, and contract-based schemes such as Group Personal Pensions, Stakeholder and SIPP.

The main purpose of this role is to work closely with the Head of Business Development to ensure that the Client team participates strongly in pitches, by creating a team of CRMs who are skilled at pitching and delivering key messages.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Possess strong business acumen and a high degree of commercial and financial understanding.

• Gravitas and proven ability to network/build strong relationships at senior management/board level internally and externally.

• Proven ability to lead, motivate and inspire management teams.

• Ability to simplify and communicate complex information and tailor to the needs of the audience.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills up to board level including stakeholder management.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Competitive Salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%)

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus

• Family friendly parental and carer’s leave

• 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products

• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars

• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme

• 21 volunteering hours per year

Aviva is for everyone:

We are inclusive – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way.  So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.

Most of our people are smart working – spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Alice Neal a call on 07393469953 or send an email to alice.neal@aviva.com.