Head of Data Engineering & Operations

Job Description

Head of Data Engineering & Operations page is loadedHead of Data Engineering & Operations Apply locations Norwich London (UK) posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-132148 Head of Data Engineering & OperationsSalary up to £150,000We are currently recruiting for a Head of Data Engineering & Operations, working in our market-leading UK General Insurance Business spanning both Personal and Commercial lines. The team also form part of Quantum, our global data practice supporting collaborationand world-class training & development in partnership with the University of Cambridge and the Alan Turing Institute.A bit about the job:As the Head of Data Engineering & Operations you will lead and develop large teams of Data Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers and Data Management experts to help support and embed data-led decision making across the business. You will play a key rolein building out and delivering our data strategy and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality data products to support critical processes and insight across a diverse stakeholder base.It is an exciting time to join Aviva, with significant ongoing investment into Data and AI and this role is critical to continuing to evolve and transform our data capability. You will help build a high-calibre Data Engineering, DataOps and MLOps capabilityand evolve our approach to technology, operating model and talent. Through strong and beneficial relationships with industry and market partners you will bring new insight and approaches to Aviva, driving continuous innovation and enhancement. You will alsohelp shape the design and build of Aviva data capabilities and strategy, ensuring robust data management, governance and security protocols are embedded.Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Deep understanding of data and ML engineering including best practice, technology and architecture
• Deep understanding of data management strategies and experience of successfully embedding at scale
• Experience in driving meaningful data-led transformation
• The ability to effectively lead a large and diverse team and connect with Senior partners from across the organisation
• The ability to work collaboratively to evolve and deliver effective outcomes

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 up to £150,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 25% 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 ourAviva 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 andwelcome everyone – 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 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 lookhereWe 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.We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on or send an email toAbout UsWe help our 18 million customers to save forthe future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people withdiverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight.So, we’re passionate about helping our 22,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr