Head of Data Architecture

Head of Data Architecture Salary London £130k - £150k National £120k - £130k Are you currently a Head of Data Architecture and seeking a new opportunity? We have a phenomenal opportunity for a Head of Data Architecture to be a part of our Group Architecture team! You will need to come from a background that covers a wide-ranging spectrum of the technologies within data, not be afraid to role your sleeves up and dive into some technical work with the team and work at the most senior levels within the Group. A bit about the job: As a member of our architecture leadership team, you will be leading a team to build up our data architecture capability and drive the strategy and its implementation, along with growing and developing the function. You will act as an advocate for data, engaging with stakeholders across the business to drive participation and support for our strategic objectives. Skills and experience we’re looking for: Industry knowledge desirable, but not essential Have strong leadership and management skills Be a strategic thinker who can turn those strategies into executable plans Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, working with a diverse range of stakeholders Strong people leader who knows how to bring the team on the journey What you’ll get for this role: Salary between £120,000 - £150,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%) Eligibility for annual performance bonus of between 0% - 50% Long Term Incentive Plan (Restricted Stock Units) for high performers, between 10% and 30% of salary Private Medical Insurance for self 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 and welcome 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 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home. 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. 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 07385425912 or send an email to lacey.lane-mckoy@aviva.com We help our 18 million customers to save for the 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 with diverse 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.