Cyber Security Specialist - Supplier Relationship Management
Salary: National Circa£45,000
This role is perfect for someone with a background in cybersecurity, risk management, or supplier oversight especially if you're ready to step into a role with real impact.
Whether you're newly qualified in information security or have experience in supplier or account management, this could be your next exciting challenge!
A bit about the job:
This role sits within Aviva’s Chief Information Security Office (CISO), where you'll help ensure our critical technology suppliers meet cybersecurity standards.
You’ll be part of a team that oversees third-party security performance, manages risks, and ensures compliance with internal controls and policies.
Your work will directly support Aviva’s resilience and security posture, making a tangible difference to our business and customers.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
1. Strong analytical skills and curiosity, with the ability to quickly understand new technologies and processes.
2. Experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or supplier governance—ideally within a complex organisation.
3. Technical acumen to engage with IT and security teams and interpret complex issues.
4. Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., ISF SGP) or relevant qualifications is desirable.
5. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide both internal teams and external suppliers.
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.
6. Salary: National Circa £45,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
7. Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
8. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
9. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
10. Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
11. 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.
12. Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
13. Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
14. Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
15. We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.
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.