Development Manager, Advice and Planning

Join us as a Development Manager, Advice & Planning

• In this key role, you’ll set the strategic direction of the team, supported by the senior technical members
• You’ll take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of strategic and tactical projects, delivering agreed business outcomes and coordinating various technology and change teams to achieve this
• This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to share their subject matter expertise and help shape the future direction of the function
• You’ll work from home some of the time, and you’ll also spend twice a week in our London office

What You'Ll Do

As a Development Manager, you’ll be making sure that project deliverables can achieve customer goals within a well-considered total cost of ownership, as well as ensuring that the reputation of the bank is built, safeguarded, and kept foremost in the mind, while interacting with all stakeholders. We’ll look to you to form deep relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver improved services to our clients and customers.

You’Ll Also Be:

• Making sure that work done is aligned to the principles of software development across the bank
• Delivering architectural and functional improvements that will have a positive impact on our technology estate and business
• Driving and contributing to the technology strategy roadmap
• Understanding and incorporating requirements originating from the programmes in which the project team is involved
• Influencing delivery plans and coordinating delivery across multiple projects and deliverables

The Skills You'Ll Need

To thrive in this role, you’ll need experience of delivering transformational change projects, with a focus on customer outcomes. Alongside experience of the Wealth business, including knowledge of regulations on advice and guidance, you’ll also need experience of working with Wealth advisers, and the process, suitability, planning, appetite for loss and risk profiling.

Experience in leading and managing development teams will be required, as will knowledge of the key phases of software delivery lifecycles and established software development methodologies. We’ll also look for experience in driving change through to a successful conclusion and the ability to influence at all levels.

You’Ll Also Bring:

• Good knowledge of technical architecture and the functionality of applications used to support the business
• Experience of working in a dynamic environment often with shifting priorities
• The ability to quickly understand and be familiar with complex systems
• Strong knowledge of project finances and reporting
• Experience of delivering projects in geographically dispersed teams
• Experience delivering digital solutions to customers with a focus on simplification and delighting customers with applications that make their investment journey easier

Hours

35

Job Posting Closing Date:

08/10/2025Ways of Working:Hybrid