IT Supplier Governance & Planning Lead - 12 months Fixed Term Contract Salary circa £65,000 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Supplier Governance and Planning Lead to join the IT Supplier Management and Oversight (SMO) Department. Aviva have a shared services model across the group and these services are substantially delivered by third party suppliers. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring these supplier services are appropriately oversighted and remain compliant with standards and controls. This role also has responsibility to lead strategic planning and reporting for the whole SMO Department, ensuring that our deliverables in the shared services model are clear, effectively managed, and stand up to scrutiny from our markets within the Aviva Group. As well as shared services supplier governance the SMO Department are responsible for strategic IT supplier management, IT supplier finance management, software asset management and IT shared services oversight. A bit about the job: The suitable person for this role will be responsible for driving high quality supplier governance for in excess of 100 critical suppliers. This will be done through effective team leadership, senior stakeholder management and robust risk and control management. You will also proactively identify and deliver process improvements and use strategic insight across the supplier base to create and maintain credible business plans and reporting for the whole of the IT supplier management and oversight department. In addition, you will be responsible for running effective senior internal governance boards. Skills and experience we're looking for: Experience in a supplier governance, supplier management or risk management role Strong understanding of IT risk and control best practice and awareness of financial services regulations A leader with a reputation for building high performing teams, who is able to effectively influence and build relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation Excellent presentation and analytical skills A strategic thinker and self-starter with a reputation for taking the initiative to get things done. 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 circa £65,000 (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 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 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. 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 Abigail Aitken a call on 44 7774 789975 or send an email to abigail.aitkenaviva.com