About The Role As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives - protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances. Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and report on a panel of wealth management / IFA accounts. Initiate and develop business relationships, and agree an appropriate contact strategy with firms, to increase our distribution footprint. Visit wealth management / IFA accounts according to an agreed contact and engagement strategy, and as directed by the Divisional Sales Manager. Deliver agreed targets by business mix and volume within budget. Collaborate with the off-platform sales team to achieve the shared goal, placing the achievement of team and LV= goals above the achievement of personal goals. Contribute to the business plan, deliver business objectives and collaborate with the Savings & Retirement Distribution leadership team, and the wider business. Provide management information and market intelligence to support the development of the business plan. Ensure all activity with customers is consistently compliant and meets the required standards defined by the LV= Corporate Governance function. Develop and maintain an expert level of knowledge on the Retirement Income market. Maintain and develop knowledge of the holistic LV= retirement proposition, competitor product offerings, positioning and technical/sales skills to enhance personal effectiveness and efficiency. About You Essential requirements for the role: Experience working with advisers specifically in the advised platform market. Full understanding of how the intermediated distribution market operates. Awareness/experience of smooth fund solutions in the marketplace. Proven account management, and/or business development experience in advised platform market. Proven track record in negotiating/influencing and delivering to agreed sales targets in the IFA market. An understanding of the regulatory framework together with a good working knowledge of our regulator's rules and compliance procedures. Desirable: QCF Level 4 qualification desirable. Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. 30 days' holiday. A competitive bonus scheme based on company and personal performance. Car allowance. Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, and dental insurance. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase this to 8 cover). Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it. 24 hour access to our virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Equal Opportunity We are proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. This role does not offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
19/06/2026
Full time
About The Role As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives - protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances. Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and report on a panel of wealth management / IFA accounts. Initiate and develop business relationships, and agree an appropriate contact strategy with firms, to increase our distribution footprint. Visit wealth management / IFA accounts according to an agreed contact and engagement strategy, and as directed by the Divisional Sales Manager. Deliver agreed targets by business mix and volume within budget. Collaborate with the off-platform sales team to achieve the shared goal, placing the achievement of team and LV= goals above the achievement of personal goals. Contribute to the business plan, deliver business objectives and collaborate with the Savings & Retirement Distribution leadership team, and the wider business. Provide management information and market intelligence to support the development of the business plan. Ensure all activity with customers is consistently compliant and meets the required standards defined by the LV= Corporate Governance function. Develop and maintain an expert level of knowledge on the Retirement Income market. Maintain and develop knowledge of the holistic LV= retirement proposition, competitor product offerings, positioning and technical/sales skills to enhance personal effectiveness and efficiency. About You Essential requirements for the role: Experience working with advisers specifically in the advised platform market. Full understanding of how the intermediated distribution market operates. Awareness/experience of smooth fund solutions in the marketplace. Proven account management, and/or business development experience in advised platform market. Proven track record in negotiating/influencing and delivering to agreed sales targets in the IFA market. An understanding of the regulatory framework together with a good working knowledge of our regulator's rules and compliance procedures. Desirable: QCF Level 4 qualification desirable. Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. 30 days' holiday. A competitive bonus scheme based on company and personal performance. Car allowance. Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, and dental insurance. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase this to 8 cover). Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it. 24 hour access to our virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Equal Opportunity We are proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. This role does not offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and analytical individual to join us as a Financial Systems Reporting Analyst. Key Responsibilities Redesign financial systems and processes by analysing current workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing optimised solutions. Represent Finance Systems in project meetings, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Drive change management and best practice governance ensuring structured implementation of system updates and process improvements. Enhance and maintain reporting tools and systems, including full end-to-end testing and validation, providing supporting documentation. Communicate effectively with stakeholders on system updates, challenges, risks, and opportunities. Collaborate with third party software suppliers to support and improve systems. Define processes, support training, and champion system adoption across LV=. Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing across Finance Systems. Provide BAU support, including issue resolution, user support, training, and documentation. Continuously learn and develop expertise in new systems and tools, creating detailed documentation to share knowledge with the wider team. About You Demonstrated experience with Finance Systems, including Oracle E-Business Suite (R12), SQL, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, BlackLine). Solid accounting knowledge, particularly across MI and planning, with experience producing core financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cost centres). Advanced technical skills, including SQL, PL/SQL, Excel (VBA), and relational databases. Proven ability to drive system improvements, automation, and data led insights. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels. Knowledge of financial processes and controls, ideally within Financial Services. Experience with integrations, reporting development, and end to end system delivery. Proactive, strategic mindset with leadership and mentoring capability. Desirable P/Q or Qual ACCA/CIMA/AAT Experience with Tagetik, Power Query, SAP Crystal Reports, Azure/Jira, and banking/payment systems. Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 x cover) Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it A virtual GP service Shared parental leave Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.
16/06/2026
Full time
About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and analytical individual to join us as a Financial Systems Reporting Analyst. Key Responsibilities Redesign financial systems and processes by analysing current workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing optimised solutions. Represent Finance Systems in project meetings, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Drive change management and best practice governance ensuring structured implementation of system updates and process improvements. Enhance and maintain reporting tools and systems, including full end-to-end testing and validation, providing supporting documentation. Communicate effectively with stakeholders on system updates, challenges, risks, and opportunities. Collaborate with third party software suppliers to support and improve systems. Define processes, support training, and champion system adoption across LV=. Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing across Finance Systems. Provide BAU support, including issue resolution, user support, training, and documentation. Continuously learn and develop expertise in new systems and tools, creating detailed documentation to share knowledge with the wider team. About You Demonstrated experience with Finance Systems, including Oracle E-Business Suite (R12), SQL, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, BlackLine). Solid accounting knowledge, particularly across MI and planning, with experience producing core financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cost centres). Advanced technical skills, including SQL, PL/SQL, Excel (VBA), and relational databases. Proven ability to drive system improvements, automation, and data led insights. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels. Knowledge of financial processes and controls, ideally within Financial Services. Experience with integrations, reporting development, and end to end system delivery. Proactive, strategic mindset with leadership and mentoring capability. Desirable P/Q or Qual ACCA/CIMA/AAT Experience with Tagetik, Power Query, SAP Crystal Reports, Azure/Jira, and banking/payment systems. Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 x cover) Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it A virtual GP service Shared parental leave Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.
A leading insurance provider in Bournemouth seeks a Senior BI Engineer to lead stakeholder engagement and deliver cloud-based BI solutions. Key responsibilities include managing BI workstreams, utilizing cloud technologies, and ensuring data governance. Candidates should have extensive BI development experience and expertise in SQL, Python, and data modeling. This permanent position requires regular office presence in Bournemouth with a competitive salary package and various benefits including 30 days' holiday and flexible working options.
08/06/2026
Full time
A leading insurance provider in Bournemouth seeks a Senior BI Engineer to lead stakeholder engagement and deliver cloud-based BI solutions. Key responsibilities include managing BI workstreams, utilizing cloud technologies, and ensuring data governance. Candidates should have extensive BI development experience and expertise in SQL, Python, and data modeling. This permanent position requires regular office presence in Bournemouth with a competitive salary package and various benefits including 30 days' holiday and flexible working options.
About The Role We have a new opportunity for a proactive and technical Senior BI Engineer to join our highly skilled Data team. You will lead stakeholder engagement and deliver cloud-based BI solutions by transforming raw data into actionable insights to enable more effective strategic and operational decision making. This role is offered on a permanent basis with a requirement for regular presence in our Bournemouth office. Key Responsibilities Lead the BI workstream for change portfolios, providing technical expertise and design guidance to ensure solutions align with the data strategy and comply with design standards. Utilise cloud technologies and programming languages to develop and maintain centralised data platforms that support the business's operational and strategic needs. Ensure all BI processes and reports are accurately and appropriately documented and that all data governance and quality processes are followed and continuously improved. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into actionable requests or build solutions. Plan and coordinate the prioritisation of data requests to meet business needs in the most appropriate and controlled manner. Manage and review the work of developers, mentoring and sharing best practices. Contribute to the development and improvement of technical data standards and ensure the development of data products are compliant. About You Extensive experience in BI development and business intelligence and proficient in SQL, Python, DAX, Power Query (M Language) Demonstrated understanding of data warehousing, data modeling (Star Schema, Snowflake), and ETL/ELT processes Strong business-facing skills with expertise in business modeling and translating processes into data models, combined with advanced performance tuning for large datasets Demonstrated ability to apply tools and processes for data security, quality, and accuracy, while implementing best practice data management, governance, and quality standards Proven experience of taking a development lead on work streams within a data centric or technical project Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and translate technical data to a non technical audience Ability to work in an agile, fast paced environment whilst prioritising tasks to stay responsive to business needs Experience of proactively building and maintaining relationships both externally and internally Collaborate with end users to review testing outcomes, provide recommendations, and address data quality feedback Desirable Previous experience of working in the insurance/financial services sector Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Life and Pensions, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday. The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday. An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase this to 8 x cover). Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it. Virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
08/06/2026
Full time
About The Role We have a new opportunity for a proactive and technical Senior BI Engineer to join our highly skilled Data team. You will lead stakeholder engagement and deliver cloud-based BI solutions by transforming raw data into actionable insights to enable more effective strategic and operational decision making. This role is offered on a permanent basis with a requirement for regular presence in our Bournemouth office. Key Responsibilities Lead the BI workstream for change portfolios, providing technical expertise and design guidance to ensure solutions align with the data strategy and comply with design standards. Utilise cloud technologies and programming languages to develop and maintain centralised data platforms that support the business's operational and strategic needs. Ensure all BI processes and reports are accurately and appropriately documented and that all data governance and quality processes are followed and continuously improved. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into actionable requests or build solutions. Plan and coordinate the prioritisation of data requests to meet business needs in the most appropriate and controlled manner. Manage and review the work of developers, mentoring and sharing best practices. Contribute to the development and improvement of technical data standards and ensure the development of data products are compliant. About You Extensive experience in BI development and business intelligence and proficient in SQL, Python, DAX, Power Query (M Language) Demonstrated understanding of data warehousing, data modeling (Star Schema, Snowflake), and ETL/ELT processes Strong business-facing skills with expertise in business modeling and translating processes into data models, combined with advanced performance tuning for large datasets Demonstrated ability to apply tools and processes for data security, quality, and accuracy, while implementing best practice data management, governance, and quality standards Proven experience of taking a development lead on work streams within a data centric or technical project Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and translate technical data to a non technical audience Ability to work in an agile, fast paced environment whilst prioritising tasks to stay responsive to business needs Experience of proactively building and maintaining relationships both externally and internally Collaborate with end users to review testing outcomes, provide recommendations, and address data quality feedback Desirable Previous experience of working in the insurance/financial services sector Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Life and Pensions, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday. The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday. An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase this to 8 x cover). Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it. Virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
About the Role We have a new opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Data Programme Manager to join our Data team. The role is offered on either a permanent or fixed term contract basis with regular office presence required in Bournemouth. You will play a pivotal leadership role shaping and delivering LV='s Data transformation agenda, steering our strategic roadmap and driving complex, cross functional Data change that underpins our wider business strategy. Key Responsibilities Shape and prioritise the Data transformation roadmap, collaborating with senior leaders to define and sequence strategic Data workstreams. Ensure Data related funding is accurately captured, estimated and secured through SI governance, partnering closely with Programme and Project Managers across the portfolio. Lead the delivery of complex Data programmes-cloud migrations, platform change, SCV development, lifecycle/retention initiatives and GDPR driven change-ensuring delivery within agreed cost, time and quality parameters. Provide strong governance across programmes, including risk, dependency and financial management, and report to senior forums. Lead and develop a team of specialist change professionals, including Technical BAs, BAs, Scrum Masters and Project Managers, and own the Technical BA capability and standards. Matrix manage Technology, Architecture and Platform teams and maintain strong working relationships with third party partners. Champion Agile and Scaled Agile ways of working within Data Engineering teams, supporting Program Increments and continuous delivery practices in line with the CIO framework. Drive improvements in Data delivery processes, project management best practice and adoption of consistent change methods across the Data Office. Support the Head of Data with resource optimisation and the ongoing development of LV='s Data change capability. About You Significant experience delivering change within Data functions in medium large organisations, with a track record across cloud migrations, data platform re engineering, SCV delivery, data lifecycle and GDPR driven programmes. Proven ability to manage complex Data portfolios involving senior stakeholders, multiple suppliers and on/offshore delivery models. Strong programme and project management expertise, able to surface technical dependencies, assess infrastructure and application impacts, and design effective governance for complex change. Skilled in Agile, Scaled Agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery, with the ability to tailor approach and shape high quality roadmaps. Strong communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at Executive leadership level. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving cultural change, including Agile and DevOps adoption. Excellent commercial awareness, problem solving ability and organisational skills. Proficient with AZDO, Jira, MS Office and project management tools. Relevant PM/Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile qualifications (or equivalent experience). Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. A group life assurance policy with 4 your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 cover). Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it. A virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. Equality and Diversity We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process.
28/05/2026
Full time
About the Role We have a new opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Data Programme Manager to join our Data team. The role is offered on either a permanent or fixed term contract basis with regular office presence required in Bournemouth. You will play a pivotal leadership role shaping and delivering LV='s Data transformation agenda, steering our strategic roadmap and driving complex, cross functional Data change that underpins our wider business strategy. Key Responsibilities Shape and prioritise the Data transformation roadmap, collaborating with senior leaders to define and sequence strategic Data workstreams. Ensure Data related funding is accurately captured, estimated and secured through SI governance, partnering closely with Programme and Project Managers across the portfolio. Lead the delivery of complex Data programmes-cloud migrations, platform change, SCV development, lifecycle/retention initiatives and GDPR driven change-ensuring delivery within agreed cost, time and quality parameters. Provide strong governance across programmes, including risk, dependency and financial management, and report to senior forums. Lead and develop a team of specialist change professionals, including Technical BAs, BAs, Scrum Masters and Project Managers, and own the Technical BA capability and standards. Matrix manage Technology, Architecture and Platform teams and maintain strong working relationships with third party partners. Champion Agile and Scaled Agile ways of working within Data Engineering teams, supporting Program Increments and continuous delivery practices in line with the CIO framework. Drive improvements in Data delivery processes, project management best practice and adoption of consistent change methods across the Data Office. Support the Head of Data with resource optimisation and the ongoing development of LV='s Data change capability. About You Significant experience delivering change within Data functions in medium large organisations, with a track record across cloud migrations, data platform re engineering, SCV delivery, data lifecycle and GDPR driven programmes. Proven ability to manage complex Data portfolios involving senior stakeholders, multiple suppliers and on/offshore delivery models. Strong programme and project management expertise, able to surface technical dependencies, assess infrastructure and application impacts, and design effective governance for complex change. Skilled in Agile, Scaled Agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery, with the ability to tailor approach and shape high quality roadmaps. Strong communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at Executive leadership level. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving cultural change, including Agile and DevOps adoption. Excellent commercial awareness, problem solving ability and organisational skills. Proficient with AZDO, Jira, MS Office and project management tools. Relevant PM/Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile qualifications (or equivalent experience). Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. A group life assurance policy with 4 your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 cover). Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it. A virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. Equality and Diversity We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process.
About The Role We have a new opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Data Programme Manage r to join our Data team. As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives - protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances. Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued - reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026. We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=. You will play a pivotal leadership role shaping and delivering LV='s Data transformation agenda, steering our strategic roadmap and driving complex, cross functional Data change that underpins our wider business strategy. The role is offered on either a permanent or fixed-term contract basis with regular office presence required in Bournemouth. Key Responsibilities •Shape and prioritise the Data transformation roadmap, collaborating with senior leaders to define and sequence strategic Data workstreams. •Ensure Data-related funding is accurately captured, estimated and secured through SI governance, partnering closely with Programme and Project Managers across the portfolio. •Lead the delivery of complex Data programmes-cloud migrations, platform change, SCV development, lifecycle/retention initiatives and GDPR driven change-ensuring delivery within agreed cost, time and quality parameters. •Provide strong governance across programmes, including risk, dependency and financial management, and report to senior forums. •Lead and develop a team of specialist change professionals, including Technical BAs, BAs, Scrum Masters and Project Managers, and own the Technical BA capability and standards. •Matrix manage Technology, Architecture and Platform teams and maintain strong working relationships with third party partners. •Champion Agile and Scaled Agile ways of working within Data Engineering teams, supporting Program Increments and continuous delivery practices in line with the CIO framework. •Drive improvements in Data delivery processes, project management best practice and adoption of consistent change methods across the Data Office. •Support the Head of Data with resource optimisation and the ongoing development of LV='s Data change capability. About You •Significant experience delivering change within Data functions in medium-large organisations, with a track record across cloud migrations, data platform re engineering, SCV delivery, data lifecycle and GDPR-driven programmes •Proven ability to manage complex Data portfolios involving senior stakeholders, multiple suppliers and on/offshore delivery models •Strong programme and project management expertise, able to surface technical dependencies, assess infrastructure and application impacts, and design effective governance for complex change •Skilled in Agile, Scaled Agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery, with the ability to tailor approach and shape high quality roadmaps •Strong communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at Executive leadership level •Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving cultural change, including Agile and DevOps adoption •Excellent commercial awareness, problem solving ability and organisational skills •Proficient with AZDO, Jira, MS Office and project management tools •Relevant PM/Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile qualifications (or equivalent experience) Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: •30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days •Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) •An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance •Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) •Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance •Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family •A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 x cover) •Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service) •Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it •A virtual GP service •Shared parental leave •Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
28/05/2026
Full time
About The Role We have a new opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Data Programme Manage r to join our Data team. As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives - protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances. Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued - reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026. We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=. You will play a pivotal leadership role shaping and delivering LV='s Data transformation agenda, steering our strategic roadmap and driving complex, cross functional Data change that underpins our wider business strategy. The role is offered on either a permanent or fixed-term contract basis with regular office presence required in Bournemouth. Key Responsibilities •Shape and prioritise the Data transformation roadmap, collaborating with senior leaders to define and sequence strategic Data workstreams. •Ensure Data-related funding is accurately captured, estimated and secured through SI governance, partnering closely with Programme and Project Managers across the portfolio. •Lead the delivery of complex Data programmes-cloud migrations, platform change, SCV development, lifecycle/retention initiatives and GDPR driven change-ensuring delivery within agreed cost, time and quality parameters. •Provide strong governance across programmes, including risk, dependency and financial management, and report to senior forums. •Lead and develop a team of specialist change professionals, including Technical BAs, BAs, Scrum Masters and Project Managers, and own the Technical BA capability and standards. •Matrix manage Technology, Architecture and Platform teams and maintain strong working relationships with third party partners. •Champion Agile and Scaled Agile ways of working within Data Engineering teams, supporting Program Increments and continuous delivery practices in line with the CIO framework. •Drive improvements in Data delivery processes, project management best practice and adoption of consistent change methods across the Data Office. •Support the Head of Data with resource optimisation and the ongoing development of LV='s Data change capability. About You •Significant experience delivering change within Data functions in medium-large organisations, with a track record across cloud migrations, data platform re engineering, SCV delivery, data lifecycle and GDPR-driven programmes •Proven ability to manage complex Data portfolios involving senior stakeholders, multiple suppliers and on/offshore delivery models •Strong programme and project management expertise, able to surface technical dependencies, assess infrastructure and application impacts, and design effective governance for complex change •Skilled in Agile, Scaled Agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery, with the ability to tailor approach and shape high quality roadmaps •Strong communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at Executive leadership level •Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving cultural change, including Agile and DevOps adoption •Excellent commercial awareness, problem solving ability and organisational skills •Proficient with AZDO, Jira, MS Office and project management tools •Relevant PM/Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile qualifications (or equivalent experience) Rewards and Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Savings and Retirement, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: •30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days •Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) •An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance •Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) •Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance •Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family •A group life assurance policy with 4 x your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 x cover) •Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service) •Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it •A virtual GP service •Shared parental leave •Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
