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About the team:

If you are interested in joining a busy IT department that is rising to meet the needs of an evolving post-merger environment then this could be the right role for you.

As the Digital Development Manager will be responsible for managing development teams as well as refining and overseeing software development processes to ensure the delivery of quality solutions. This is a hands on role and you will act as technical and delivery expert for all matters relating to Software Development and Solution Design.

We value diversity highly across all the teams within the group and are keen to interview people from all backgrounds and genders. Even if you don’t hit all of the criteria, we are still keen to hear from you.

About us:

OSB Group is a leading specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market. Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan, direct and coordinate all activities related to creating and maintaining solutions to meet customer and business requirements, while ensuring the team can work as efficiently as possible. You will work closely with our Project, Operations, Testing and Architecture teams to provide the necessary leadership, analysis and design related to the development of enterprise solutions. In addition to the hands on development that will be required for this role, a focus on continual improvement will be given to review and improve ways of working, standards, identifying and removing technical debt, and mitigating Key Person Dependencies to ensure high levels of delivery, quality, security and performance are consistently met.

Your responsibilities will include…

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  Manage all activities of the development team, enabling them to work as efficiently as possible by providing the appropriate processes, training, skills and leadership.
• Provide technical recommendations and solutions to achieve objectives.
• Part own development frameworks, processes and standards, covering all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ensure appropriate procedures and processes are followed.
• Design and lead the end to end implementation of solutions from business requirements to custom developed solutions.
• Provide consulting support to application architects and project stakeholders to ensure the project is aligned with the overall business requirements.
• Provide leadership for Developers in the UK and India.
• Estimation of development activities.
• Manage resource allocation.
• Ensure appropriate level of support and documentation is achieved.
• Actively support customer-facing teams ensuring that customer issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure that you and your team fully understand and comply with the organisation’s Risk Management Policies as they relate to your area of responsibility and demonstrate in your day to day work that you put customers at the heart of everything you do.
• Ensure that you and your team fully understand and comply with the organisation’s Data Governance Policies as they relate to your area of responsibility and demonstrate in your day to day work that you treat data as an important corporate asset which must be protected and managed.
• Maintain the company’s compliance standards and ensure timely completion of all mandatory on-line training modules and attestations.
• Line manage and coach all direct reports, including all aspects of performance management, development, conduct, sickness management, appraisals, employee administration and recruitment.
• Ensure that the appropriate career development and training plans are in place to support the teams.
• As nominated Risk Champion for your function, work alongside the Risk function in developing and maintaining a risk management agenda, acting both to ensure the necessary levels of transparency for potential risks and promoting a positive culture of awareness and accountability throughout your function.
• Travelling between the Wolverhampton and Chatham sites as and when required

In return for your commitment:

We offer a base salary dependent on experience and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme

Could you be the one?

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Previous experience in software development over a range of technologies (including C#, Microsoft and open source technology stacks) is essential.
• Previous Line Management experience is essential.
• Solid experience of Solution Design leveraging modern design practices and patterns, for example micro services is essential
• Solid experience setting up standards and practices to support the development life cycle is essential.
• Solid experience using a variety of techniques and tools (Development, Team/Task Management, Source control, CI/CD Quality Management) to manage and support the development team and processes is essential.
• Knowledge of cloud services is essential.
• Solid knowledge of the standards and practices required to support the development life cycle is essential.
• Robust knowledge of Software Development principles over a range of technologies is essential.

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

What to do next

If this sounds like you, please send us your CV!

If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.

Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not must productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. The vast majority of roles throughout the Group fall within scope of our Hybrid Working approach, which aims to provide ongoing flexibility and support in terms of work:life balance. Our approach provides opportunity for individuals to informally agree with their Line Manager how they split their working week between their primary office location and home.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.