CISO Supplier Security Advisor

Third Party Security Supplier Advisor  

Salary: London circa £68,000 National circa £63,000 

Locations: London, Bristol, Norwich or York 

Are you someone who thrives on managing risk and protecting data across complex supplier ecosystems? 

This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in information security and third-party assurance, who’s ready to take the lead in shaping how Aviva works with its suppliers to keep data safe.

If you’re collaborative, solutions-focused, and keen to make a real impact, this could be your next step. 

A bit about the job: 

You’ll lead the delivery of third-party information security assurance across a defined supplier portfolio.

Working closely with internal teams, external consultants and suppliers, you’ll identify key risks, drive the annual assurance cycle, and support remediation efforts.

Your insights will help strengthen Aviva’s security posture and support continuous improvement across the organisation. This role sits within the CISO team and contributes directly to our supplier governance and risk management strategy. 

Skills and experience we’re looking for: 

• Strong understanding of information security and third-party risk management. 

• Experience in delivering assurance reviews and managing remediation activities. 

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. 

• Ability to assess and clearly communicate supplier risk posture. 

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. 

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: 

• Salary: London circa £68,000 National circa £63,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications). 

• Bonus opportunity - 10% 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    

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it    

• 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’d love it if you could submit your application online.    

If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Kirthi Kanikireddy a call on 02045922145 or send an email to kirthi.kanikireddy@aviva.com