External Communication & PR Manager

Aviva is seeking a highly experienced senior-level External Communications and PR Manager to lead our external communications and media relations strategy. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned professional with a proven track record in corporate communications, public policy, and media engagement.

They will have a central role in developing and executing external communications strategies, plans, and campaign activities.

The successful individual will be responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive external communications and advocacy programs to ensure a positive, uniform, and consistent representation of Aviva across its business, public policy, and CR goals to all key stakeholders including media, customers, brokers, consumers, regulator, government and state bodies, and representative bodies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a lead spokesperson for Aviva Ireland, managing media relations and ensuring consistent, positive representation across all channels.
• Develop and execute strategic external communications and advocacy plans aligned with business, public policy, and corporate responsibility goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, including the Head of Communications, Sponsorship & Sustainability (HOCSS), to shape messaging, campaigns, and content.
• Align with Aviva Group’s communications and public policy teams to ensure consistency and leverage group-wide expertise.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and media outlets. Handle media enquiries so as to ensure the company’s position is clearly understood.

Skills & Experiences:

• Extensive senior-level experience in communications or PR, preferably in insurance or financial services sector.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact communications strategies and act as a trusted media spokesperson.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with relevant presentational & facilitation abilities.
• A proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

What will you get for this role?

• Competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)
• 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.
• Free car parking
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to Work benefit scheme.
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme
• Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering days
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

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.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying, please contact megan.crabbe@aviva.com