Head of Customer and Marketing Architecture

Head of Customer and Marketing Architecture
Salary national £120,000London £140,000
We are currently recruiting for a Head of Customer and Marketing Architecture to coordinate the development and implementation of strategic architectural digital and data solutions that align with our business and technology objectives with a clear focus on OneAviva and customer-centricity.
The current Aviva estate has a broad focus covering different business domains, diverse technology landscape covering multiple vendors and providers. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our innovative journey, there is a vast number of changes happening and you would be given the opportunity to utilize your skills by supporting the Aviva business through the definition and execution of the Customer and Marketing strategy.
This role could be ideal for you, if you have experience with leading Digital Architecture teams, focus on web, mobile, social and MarTech technologies along with identifying and driving innovation, standardization, and simplification from a digital perspective.
A bit about the job:
This is a Group Architecture leadership role involving designing a compelling strategy for Customer & Marketing (C&M) through roadmaps, architectural blueprints and technical designs.
The role will require staying abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and standards to enhance business outcomes and drive competitive advantage.
You will collaborate with business partners, senior digital leadership, and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and make architectural recommendations.
An important part of the role is ensuring impact through execution.
You will lead all aspects of the design and implementation of complex technical solutions, ensuring they meet functional requirements, performance benchmarks, and security standards. At the same time, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement in the architecture design and development processes.
As the leader of the C&M Architecture organization, you will build and inspire your team to successfully achieve these outcomes. You will develop a vision, set strategic objectives, and foster a collaborative and high-performance environment.
In addition to driving day-to-day operations, you will develop talent and ensure that team members are empowered to achieve their potential.
Skills and experience we're looking for:
A strategic problem solver who can translate business goals into actionable architectural plans and solutions.
Experience developing and driving long-term architectural roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.
A leader who can grow and run impactful teams in a dynamic environment with a track record of shaping and implementing architecture transformation that deliver measurable benefits.
What you’ll get for this role:
Salary national £120,000 and London £140,000 (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
Our 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
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Aviva is for everyone:
We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse set of backgrounds and experiences.
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