Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead

Aviva is seeking a Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead in York, UK, with a salary range of £60,000-£100,000. The role involves leading the development and management of climate and nature-related policies, requiring extensive experience in environmental policy and advocacy. Candidates should have a strong track record in policy development and senior management experience in environmental regulatory settings. The position emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead

National £60,000-£75,000 & London £75,000- £100,000

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in climate and nature policy and advocacy and in providing expertise, guidance and support on complex climate and nature policies and positions, providing insights into relevant frameworks, ongoing internal and external developments and industry best practices.

A bit about the job:

You will be expected to lead the strategic development of, implementation, management and monitoring of group-level climate and nature-related internal and external policies, house views and positions (and the supporting external membership and alliances forums) to support the delivery of the environmental aspects of Aviva’s Sustainability Agenda. You will need to develop and maintain a strong and close working relationship with the Public Affairs and communications team and have a strong external profile to ensure a coordinated internal and external approach to policy and advocacy.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:
• Extensive environmental policy and house views development experience and experience working for or with government or in a peer group to develop environmental policy, positions and stances (e.g. the UN, DESNEZ, a major climate or sustainability NGO, etc.)
• Proven track record/deemed leader in environmental policy development
• Experience implementing internal policies and methodologies including exclusion policies (preferably in insurance / asset management sector)​ and experienced secretariat coordinating and preparing detailed briefing materials for senior executives
• Technical net zero and nature-related qualifications
• Senior management level experience in an environmental regulatory environment

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.
• Starting salary between £60,000 and £100,000 (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

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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.