Job Description

We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer to lead our technology strategy across the Group for existing foundation systems and our large Modernisation/transformation programme of work. We are a successful and growing organisation, and this role will be at the heart of the transformation, driving our technology vision.

About Us

The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 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\xe2\x80\x99s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

Alongside passion for our products and customers, we\'re passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.

What you will be doing

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the Group\'s technology vision, in alignment with business goals, this includes helping to steer us through our current journey at the start of technology transformation.

This role will be at the heart of transformation and driving the strategy for tech transformation, driving our technology direction through and beyond the course of our technology transformation programme.

Your responsibilities will include\xe2\x80\xa6

• Setting a vision for how technology will be used in the Group, shaping the short- and long-term IT strategy and roadmaps.
• Working with the Chief Transformation Officer to oversee and ensure alignment between Modernisation and Legacy Architectures.
• Support and contribute to the Modernisation strategy, ensuring due diligence and appropriate levels of governance are applied across all technology-based solutions.
• Engage and collaborate with modernisation vendors and system integrators to enable conformity with architectural standards and convergence between old and new technology estates.
• Ensure that all technology solutions support the Business\xe2\x80\x99 ESG agenda and strategy and meet all ESG regulatory requirements.
• Develop and mature an Enterprise Architecture practice to support the evolution and lifecycle management of technology across the Group.
• Developing and communicating the IT technology strategy in alignment with the overall Business and Transformation strategies. Work closely with Business teams to understand their needs around productivity tools and help bring these on to the IT change agenda.

In return for your commitment

We offer a base salary dependent on experience of up to \xc2\xa3180,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• \xc2\xa39,000 car allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 60%
• Annual LTIP opportunity of up to 75%.
• 30 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.
• Maternity & Adoption Leave \xe2\x80\x93 Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for 26 weeks.
• Paternity Leave \xe2\x80\x93 8 weeks of paid Paternity Leave to be taken within the first 12 months of childbirth/adoption placements.
• 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:

• Substantial relevant IT work experience, including shaping IT strategy and roadmaps within a large organisation.
• An ability to influence peers and senior stakeholders up to Executive Committee level.
• Significant experience leading technical teams.
• Experience working at CTO level or in a similar senior IT leadership role.
• Demonstrable technological skill set and experience with exposure to varied technology stacks, which includes but is not limited to; .NET, Java, RPG, SQL Server, DB2, Windows and Cloud based technologies.
• A financial services background and/or understanding of regulations would be of benefit.
• An ability to keep abreast of latest and emerging technology such as AI, machine learning & RPA, and how to apply it to our business.

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 apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.

Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.

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\xe2\x80\x99t 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 just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest, we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.

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.

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