External Communication Specialist - Public Policy
External Communication Specialist - Public Policy
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Public Policy Manager
Salary between 60000 - 70000 (depending on skills experience and qualifications)
Here at Aviva we are looking for a Public Policy / Public Affairs professional who has excellent knowledge of politics and/or policy work ideally matched with either an insurance or financial services background. If you have a deep interest in politics matched with ambition to progress further in your public affairs career wed love you to hear from you!
A bit about the job:
Government policy has a huge impact on Aviva and this role offers an excellent opportunity to work right at the heart of some of the biggest policy challenges affecting our business today helping us shape and respond to the policy environment in which we operate! You will provide expert advice on the political and legislative developments that affect us particularly focused on pensions policy and digital/AI policy becoming a trusted counsel both internally and externally engaging with policy makers trade bodies and wider stakeholders to influence the legal and policy environment (FYI: this part of the role will involve an element of travel both across London and occasionally UK wide). You will also need to complete analysis of government policy and legislation as well as build consensus across the business on policy positions priorities and engagement strategy.
Aviva introduced smart-working in 2020 and encourage flexible working; however the successful candidate will need to be based a commutable distance from our London offices with frequent travel across London expected of the post-holder as well.
Skills and experience were looking for:
- Solid understanding of public policy and UK politics thanks to undertaking a relevant role within a political organisation consultancy regulator or central government or within a corporate Public Affairs department
- Skilled at building connections and fostering collaboration with the confidence to navigate evolving situations and support team goals.
- Strong communications skills with the ability to translate complex policy matters into simple messages
- Adaptable to changing priorities and able to quickly become effective in new situations and when dealing with complex issues
- Prior work experience within Financial Services would be desirable!
What youll 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.
- Starting salary between 60000 - 70000 (depending on skills experience and qualifications)
- Bonus opportunity - 10% (D grade) of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Avivas.
- 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 1200 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 carers 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 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 interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once youve applied please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability and well interview you.
Wed love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying please send an email to .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Intern
