Head of Engineering

Job Description

What the Hiring Manager SaysAt Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communitieswe serve. Our business is transforming, continually modernising and becoming even more customer centric. So if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, its the perfect time to join us! As the Head of Engineering, you will be the dedicated partner to the business / function for the delivery of all software engineering solutions in their defined scope. You will be a key enabler of our business success, playing a strategic role in driving valueand impact for our stakeholders and customers. You will report to the Chief Information Officer and will build and manage strong relationships with both business and technology stakeholders to support the business goals and vision. All candidates who have an extensive technology engineering and product background and are comfortable managing and leading teams both as a direct line manager and in a matrixed organisation are welcome to apply. About the RoleLevel: 6 Department: Technology Location: Southampton or London Contract type: Permanent Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and managing a High-Performance Technical Engineering function of c.55 people and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Experience in all people management activities including performance management, training and development and ongoing coaching of your team are essential.
• Oversees the design, development and implementation of solutions in partnership with IT solution delivery teams, including Architecture, Infrastructure, Information Security and 3rd party solution providers.
• Executes required deliverables through software development, test, integration and support activities adhering to the project design principles and roadmaps.
• Defines software engineering standards and patterns and ensures consistent and effective delivery from the team.
• Mitigates risk of delivery failure by working closely with Change Delivery teams to inform and direct decisions through effective application of quality management and governance.
• Ensures adherence to Quilter policies and maintains an appropriate level of Governance and Assurance in conjunction with these policies.
• Drives continuous improvement within the software engineering community of practice, recommending technical developments to improve quality of the applications software to better meet business needs.
• Effectively leads change and initiates new and better ways of working to deliver positive customer outcomes.
• Communicates confidently and effectively, at a senior level, both in written and verbal form.
• Agile - makes decisions within remit and executes in fast, simple and focused way.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain positive and sometimes difficult working relationships.

About YouApplications from people with diverse backgrounds enables our inclusive organisation to thrive. If you feel you dont match our job description exactly, why not take a chance on yourself and apply You could be exactly what this role needs

• Proven track record within a large matrixed IT function, including systems analysis, design and application development.
• Experience in working with both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
• Experience of leading and transforming a Software Engineering Function
• Visibility within the Technology function - This role office based, with the benefit of working Hybrid (2 days office/3 days at home are currently required)
• Understanding of industry best practice and trends together with their application within a business context.
• Experience of leading through large scale and complex change both from a Technology and People change perspective.
• Strong stakeholder management - This role will have exposure to our Exco and will need to be able to form strong relationships and influence at all levels.
• Experience of Microsoft Technology stack would be an advantage, (including Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, Azure Functions & MS Dynamics), as well as experience of portal and mobile app development.

#LI-PM1 Our purpose is to help the generations today and tomorrow to prosper. That means we must guide people through the complexity of planning for their future, with the right financial advice and investment solutions, so that they can have more secure financialfutures. In this ever-changing world, we see that our role in society has never been more meaningful, and we are committed to using our expertise and care to guide our customers through these challenging and unprecedented times. Our impressive talents and capabilities set us apart, but our unwavering commitment to our customers is what defines us. We truly believe that we have all the ingredients to be the very best in our industry, and we want great people with the care and creativitythat we need, to help us get there. We are passionate about building an inclusive culture where everyones contribution is valued, and our people can thrive. No matter what your role is or where you sit, your voice will matter. We hope you like what you hear and are interested in learning moreabout joining us. Core Benefits Holiday: 26 days Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in our incentive scheme, based on the companys performance and their contribution to it Pension Scheme: 10% non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard, cover can be increased at your own cost Life Assurance: 4x your salary, cover can be increased at your own cost Income Protection: 75% of salary payable after 26 weeks of absence In addition to our core benefits we offer a range of flexible benefits that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.