Director of Technology

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Director of Technology UK or Europe

Location: UK or Europe/ Hybrid

We have 2 exciting new roles for either a Director of Technology of the UK or Europe which has been created as part of the new EO Technology operating model. We are looking for someone to act as a strategic partner and primary interface to Insurance Division Executive members for our UK/Europe Insurance business.

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure alignment between business strategy and the Technology strategy/roadmaps, overseeing the delivery of technology-based solutions. ​This role will direct the strategic planning and implementation of IT solutions within specific business units to ensure business processes lead to a competitive advantage in the marketplace.  

The scope of this role includes relationship management, transformation pipeline and programme/project management accountability, development and support of application solutions, as well as work requests/Business as usual. It will also undertake quality assurance and manages budget and resource allocation. This role provides exposure to all facets of technology leadership and provides an excellent platform for future growth and opportunity. 

Your New Role

• Maintain the strategic view of business objectives and align IT solutions with business needs through consistent engagement with key stakeholders, including the relevant EMB member. 
• Accountable for all Run and Change activities for all applications within Business Unit​ 
• Collaborate within the Technology matrix, maintaining an enterprise view to deliver greatest value to your customer base, and proactively engaging and supporting practice management functions on frameworks, career development, controls, and governance. 
• Collaborate with the business to identify portfolio projects, facilitate project resources and ensure effective delivery​. 
• Contribute to the development of the overall Technology Strategy for EO, as part of the CIO and Business Unit leadership teams to maximize productivity and performance. 
• Manage the end-to-end program of IT projects for the business, leveraging project management & business analysis resources, along with central IT services​. 
• Forge strong professional and personal relationships by partnering with executive leaders, market leaders and Technology teams to champion and influence adoption of global technology solutions and services. ​
• Ensuring Operational Risks and Issues are effectively managed within the portfolio, and the estate is kept secure and current​. 
• Manage integration with other trains, including Data, in the delivery of transversal projects. 
• Communicate updates and /or changes in the Technology strategy to all business stakeholders​. 
• Oversee the development of business cases, scoping papers and project initiation documents (Pre-Concept/Concept) for projects within the portfolio​. 
• Ensure that the department remains appropriately structured, resourced, trained and equipped to support the business and fulfil their functions​. 
• Apply the necessary controls and safeguards to protect business services from disruption through inappropriate, poor quality or uncontrolled change from any source​. 
• Drive and foster a culture of continuous improvement, motivation, collaboration, empowerment and entrepreneurialism within the Trains and Business Unit​ 
• Assist in the design & simplification of business products with a view to minimising technology debt, leveraging technology solutions & software packages. 

About You

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with senior stakeholders within the business unit; establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others​
• Able to align business needs with technology solutions in a strategic way. Lead large scale, complex initiatives. 
• Innovative approach to problem solving. 
• Demonstrated practice of keeping current with new and emerging tools and technologies relevant to the line of work 
• Effectively and clearly present thoughts to influence and persuade organizational leaders and key stakeholders to adopt innovative recommendations. 
• Understand the potential consequences of a given decision, both small-scale and on the organization as a whole. 

Why QBE? At My Best   

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.   

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.   

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).  

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.   

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.  

At My Best - QBE Benefits   

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. 

To find out more visit our  Reward Page  

Qbe Awards

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;   

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, 
Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance 

• AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year  
• Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer  
• UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year  
• Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award  
• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee 

You can view all our awards here  

Inclusion Of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.  We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page  

Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.  

Esg & Sustainability

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.  Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report   

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.   

 We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?   

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!   

Skills:

Coaching for success, Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Influencing, Information Technology Applications, Intentional collaboration, IT Business Solutions, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Waterfall ModelApplication Close Date: 23/10/2025 11:59 PM

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.