Senior People Change Partner

Aviva Direct Ireland Limited; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK organization is looking for a Senior People Change Partner to lead impactful, people-centered change initiatives. Located in Norwich, York, or Bristol, the role includes working within a collaborative team to manage organizational design and transformation projects. Applicants should possess strong experience and skills in leadership and project management. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000, a generous bonus scheme, and various employee benefits including wellness initiatives and flexible working options.

Benefits

Starting salary up to £70,000

Bonus opportunity – 12% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit

Discounts on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through matching plans

Supportive policies for parental leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering people change in complex or fast-paced environments.
• Proven background in leading organisational design end to end, both design and implementation.
• Ability to influence, engage and build trust with senior stakeholders.
• Confident leading change in ambiguous or evolving situations.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, working independently or through others.

Responsibilities

• Lead meaningful people-focused change, from organisational design to cultural shifts.
• Work closely with senior leaders and HR teams to design and deliver end-to-end change.

Skills

Delivering people change in complex environments

Leading organisational design

Influencing and engaging senior stakeholders

Leading change in evolving situations

Leadership and project management skills

Job description

Senior People Change Partner

Salary: C circa £70,000

Location: Norwich, York, or Bristol

Fixed Term Contract: 6‑9 Months

This is a great job for someone who thrives on shaping positive, people‑centred change.

If you love helping organisations evolve, bringing clarity to complex change, and creating workplaces where people can do their best work, this role will feel like home.

Maybe you’ve led people or HR change before, delivered organisational design, or managed people transformation projects — and you’re ready for a fresh challenge. This is your chance to make a real impact across a major UK organisation.

A bit about the job

You’ll join our central People Change team — a collaborative, fast‑moving group that supports strategic change across Aviva.

Every day, you’ll lead meaningful people‑focused change, from organisational design and restructuring to cultural shifts, TUPE and M&A activity.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders and HR teams to design and deliver end‑to‑end change that lands well and lasts.

Your work will shape how our people experience change, helping our organisation move forward with confidence.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Strong experience delivering people change in complex or fast‑paced environments

• Proven background in leading organisational design end to end, both design and implementation

• Ability to influence, engage and build trust with senior stakeholders

• Confident leading change in ambiguous or evolving situations

• Strong leadership and project management skills, working independently or through others

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 bring that promise to life is by investing in you.

• Starting salary: £70,000 (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, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.

• Aviva‑funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.

• 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 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.

• Take 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’d 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.

• To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here.

• We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.

• Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

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