Technology Manager

Business Unit: Core Banking 
Salary: £59,200 - £74,000
Location: UK Hybrid, with occasional travel to our hubs in either Glasgow or Gosforth
Contract type: Permanent, full-time

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Our Team

We have an exciting opportunity within our Business Banking Domain where we’re on the lookout for Technology Manager. The opportunity to join the team has come at a critical time for Business as we continue to drive improvement and innovation across our core digital assets and platforms.

You’ll be working within Business Domain Control function and will be responsible for driving and managing control function initiatives, including assurance and change, ensuring seamless coordination across various functions, and supporting the development of asset management strategies. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

• You will take the lead in developing a new demand process for Business Banking Control, creating a structured entry point for Control initiatives, owning the process to funnel change within the domain
• You will drive the programme of change across the Business Banking Control function, leading stakeholders across the Business Banking domain and beyond
• You will determine and lead the processes for continuous improvement and operational efficiency, defining and leading a risk and control management framework
• You will develop and lead the asset management strategy, defining a roadmap to ensure system stability
• You will manage resources and capacity across Business Banking Control
• You will act as a deputy for the Head of Control function, providing leadership and support as needed

We need you to have

• Comfort working with technology and the ability to lead discussions with tech team and our partners to determine decisions and risks
• Knowledge of current Business Banking processes and systems
• Previous experience developing and delivering strategies, processes and managing programmes
• Previous experience managing multiple suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and trade-offs and tell a compelling story

• Ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders across the business with strong leadership skills

It’s a bonus if you have but not essential

• An SME level of knowledge of Business Banking
• General knowledge of VM systems and processes in relation to people, outcome, risk and controls
• Detailed and up to date knowledge of the UK financial market

Red Hot Rewards 

• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time)​ plus the option to buy more. 

• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year​.  

• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.  

• Market-leading pension.  

• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.  
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.  

And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. 

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.  

Say hello to Virgin Money

Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider.  

Be yourself at Virgin Money

At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.  We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.    

As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion.  If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team careers@virginmoney.com

Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Now the legal bit

Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.

If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.