Aviva have opportunities for Risk Consultants to join our Aviva Risk Management Solutions (ARMS) team, providing market-leading risk management services to Aviva and our clients. ARMS always seek to deliver a customised approach for our clients, helping customers protect their business and preventing the worst from happening. We are always innovating, providing the latest best practice loss prevention advice, services and solutions to both our internal and external customers.

We currently have a home-based/flexible role available. The preference is for the person to be based in the North East region of England (Newcastle, Sheffield, Leeds, York, etc) - requiring travel to clients’ premises within these regions and on occasion nationally.

ARMS are looking to expand, with these role-holders acting as a dedicated focal point that will support our SME Regional Business accounts, delivering Risk Engineering through survey programmes, technical advice, and support in accordance with Group Underwriting and Risk Management policy and in support of SME, Global Corporate & Speciality and Property Investors’ business plans.

We believe this is a phenomenal opportunity to join a thriving and established team, with the opportunity to influence and grow with the business, and the backing of Aviva’s resources and reputation.

The role’s duties & responsibilities:

• Delivering a risk management service to maintain Aviva as the UKs leading insurer

• Producing bespoke quality survey reports and risk improvements, including preparation and delivery of presentations to senior client management

• Managing & co-ordinating risks, handling technical referrals from brokers, clients and colleagues

• Developing an external network of Broker relationships, as well as key internal partner relationships to ensure excellent customer-service is delivered

• Supporting initiatives for service and operational improvements by acting on effective feedback, sharing ideas and engaging our team to fully work through options

• Supporting ARMS team meetings, and conference calls for the SME Regional Business

Skills & experiences desired:

• Detailed knowledge of current risk management and loss prevention practices for Property and Business Interruption risks – any Liability insurance knowledge would be great to see

• Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, codes of practice, guidance and industry standards with experience across a wide range of trades

• H&S or NEBOSH qualification or equivalent

• Ability to analyse, collate and interpret underwriting information to ensure timely, pro-active risk management decisions are made

• Highly developed presentation and customer engagement skills; experience at influencing and negotiating

What will you get for this role?

• A competitive salary depending on skills, experience, qualifications and location

• Generous defined contribution pension scheme

• Company car provided with mileage cover

• Annual performance related bonus and pay review

• Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through “My Aviva Extras” plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)

• Excellent range of flexible benefits such as a matching share save scheme

Working at Aviva

At Aviva, we’re people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.

We bring this to life by ensuring managing risk is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers, and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take ownership, and who make good decisions.

The way we do this is important too. We always ‘Care More’. It’s our thing. We’re all about our people – that’s you – so we can be pretty flexible. If you want to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your children or care for someone in your family, we’re very open to that. In fact, we don’t advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has different needs, just as each business area has different needs. So, it’s up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.

We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.

We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Just send us an email once you’ve applied stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll make sure we interview you.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Daniel Hopchet a call on 0121 234 7625 or send an email to Daniel.Hopchet@Aviva.com.

*As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.