Coventry Building Society
City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
About the roleWe are looking a Business Development Manager to look after our postcodes DH, DL, NE, SR, TS & YO covering Durham, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Sunderland, Teesside and York. This role is responsible for ensuring our Intermediary strategy is actively and effectively promoted across the designated territory, using an agreed blend of face to face and virtual interaction to meet the needs of our intermediary partners. The role holder will shape and drive our broker relationship approach by reviewing market conditions, monitoring business volumes and responding proactively to emerging trends. A deep understanding of each intermediary partner's culture, vision, goals and future requirements will be essential in building long term, productive relationships.The person in post will work collaboratively with their broker firms to develop relationships that benefit all parties. While the position requires achieving high quality appointments and contributing to growth within the intermediary market, it is not a sales target driven role. Instead, success comes from planning effectively, working consultatively and engaging at senior level-often with Managing Directors or senior corporate stakeholders-to identify business opportunities, mitigate risks and develop joint strategies that enhance both the intermediary and end customer experience.Although field based, this role works in close partnership with our high performing telephone team, jointly managing a territory of Mortgage Intermediary brokers and firms with a Telephone Business Development Manager. The role holder will focus on improving the quality and volume of mortgage applications through strong relationship management, while representing the Society's proposition with professionalism and influence. It will also work alongside colleagues in Corporate Accounts, the wider field team and our Coventry based administration and support teams, drawing on their strong understanding of the intermediary and mortgage market to act as a trusted external influencer for key accounts and brokers.Benefits:28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell schemeAnnual discretionary bonus schemePersonal pension with enhanced contributionsCar allowance or car schemeMaternity, paternity and shared parental leaveExtensive wellbeing supportLife assurance (6 times annual salary)Find out more about the fantastic benefits of joining the Coventry Building Society Group hereWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.About youTo be successful it's essential that you have current experience in the mortgage intermediary sector, ideally as a Business Development Manager or account management.To be successful in this role it's essential you have:Experience as a business development manager and /or a telephone business development managerStrong mortgage intermediary experienceThe ability to in a consultative way to build long term business relationshipsSound commercial knowledge and solid understanding of the UK mortgage marketAbility to effectively negotiate and influenceExcellent communications skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with business professionals and stakeholders across all levelsAs a field based role you'll be responsible for your own diary and where you need to be. Considering the geographical spread of the role you'll need a full driving licence and for your well-being, you'll ideally live on or close by the patch you'll cover. (detailed above)About usIn 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK's original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey.Trusted by over four million people, we're a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.We're officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing.We're serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you'll build more than just a career with us.Flexibility and why it mattersWe understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we'll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed EmployerWe're proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.Location
09/06/2026
Full time
About the roleWe are looking a Business Development Manager to look after our postcodes DH, DL, NE, SR, TS & YO covering Durham, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Sunderland, Teesside and York. This role is responsible for ensuring our Intermediary strategy is actively and effectively promoted across the designated territory, using an agreed blend of face to face and virtual interaction to meet the needs of our intermediary partners. The role holder will shape and drive our broker relationship approach by reviewing market conditions, monitoring business volumes and responding proactively to emerging trends. A deep understanding of each intermediary partner's culture, vision, goals and future requirements will be essential in building long term, productive relationships.The person in post will work collaboratively with their broker firms to develop relationships that benefit all parties. While the position requires achieving high quality appointments and contributing to growth within the intermediary market, it is not a sales target driven role. Instead, success comes from planning effectively, working consultatively and engaging at senior level-often with Managing Directors or senior corporate stakeholders-to identify business opportunities, mitigate risks and develop joint strategies that enhance both the intermediary and end customer experience.Although field based, this role works in close partnership with our high performing telephone team, jointly managing a territory of Mortgage Intermediary brokers and firms with a Telephone Business Development Manager. The role holder will focus on improving the quality and volume of mortgage applications through strong relationship management, while representing the Society's proposition with professionalism and influence. It will also work alongside colleagues in Corporate Accounts, the wider field team and our Coventry based administration and support teams, drawing on their strong understanding of the intermediary and mortgage market to act as a trusted external influencer for key accounts and brokers.Benefits:28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell schemeAnnual discretionary bonus schemePersonal pension with enhanced contributionsCar allowance or car schemeMaternity, paternity and shared parental leaveExtensive wellbeing supportLife assurance (6 times annual salary)Find out more about the fantastic benefits of joining the Coventry Building Society Group hereWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.About youTo be successful it's essential that you have current experience in the mortgage intermediary sector, ideally as a Business Development Manager or account management.To be successful in this role it's essential you have:Experience as a business development manager and /or a telephone business development managerStrong mortgage intermediary experienceThe ability to in a consultative way to build long term business relationshipsSound commercial knowledge and solid understanding of the UK mortgage marketAbility to effectively negotiate and influenceExcellent communications skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with business professionals and stakeholders across all levelsAs a field based role you'll be responsible for your own diary and where you need to be. Considering the geographical spread of the role you'll need a full driving licence and for your well-being, you'll ideally live on or close by the patch you'll cover. (detailed above)About usIn 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK's original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey.Trusted by over four million people, we're a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.We're officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing.We're serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you'll build more than just a career with us.Flexibility and why it mattersWe understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we'll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed EmployerWe're proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.Location
About The Role A highly experienced and technically proficient Developer in Test who has expert knowledge of Test Automation, Automation Frameworks, & Testing Services - ReadyAPI to help maintain, improve and move forward our existing test automation capability. This individual will have led automation teams and have the skills to assess the automation capability currently in operation at CBS, suggesting process improvements from best practice. With a deep knowledge of industry testing practices, technologies and processes this key individual will act as an internal reference point to other key stakeholder and 3rd parties, they will develop and drive forward innovation in test practices, focusing on optimisation, whilst seeking and implementing continuous improvements and actively ensuring that all testing activities are undertaken in line with the internal standards and policies. Work is primarily delivered through an agile framework working in multi-skilled product teams that deliver a wide range of hardware, infrastructure, or applications. Liaising and working with a multi-disciplined teams and the CIDO (Change and IT) organisation at large. This individual will also be a key member of our Automation Centre of Excellence (ACoE) helping to deliver internal initiatives, log and manage issues across QE, and promote Automation within the society. This expert will share their knowledge, providing coaching, training, & mentoring to colleagues to meet the strategic goals with IT Quality Engineering and to support others to reach their potential CIDO = Chief Information Digital Office About You An experienced coach and mentor who is a subject matter expert / expert in field, experience of researching and implementing new methodologies, tools and approaches to improve personal and / or team performance. Technically proficient, with proven experience in software Testing, with expert knowledge of testing practices, technologies and processes specifically in the area of automation and testing services (API). Experience of designing and undertaking the testing phase of technically complex IT solutions. A Strong team player, with excellent communication with experience in working, managing and governing of partner / 3rd party Testing providers, developing working relationships both internally and externally (RFP / RFI experience advantageous) Advocate for continuous improvements, seeks opportunities and delivers quality outcomes, keeping abreast of the latest technologies and helping to contribute to wider CIDO Strategy and Goals. And You Will Hav e - Required Skills and Experience: Agile and other SDLC's Expert in leading Test Automation teams ReadyAPI TestNG Understanding of Frameworks and associated DevOps tooling TDD/ BDD API Automation Test planning, analysis, design, and execution Mentoring/ Coaching/ Training with the ability to create training plans catered to individuals Well versed in industry best patterns and practices around automated QA testing and have the ability to define new Automation process and procedures Strong team player with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Ability to deliver under pressure and to tight timescales Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience of using JIRA and Confluence Experience of working in financial services Familiar with Scaled Agile ways of working About The Company Coventry Building Society has grown into the second largest building society in the UK. Despite being a national Society, it keeps its local values and loyalty, and its caring family ethos. The best way to judge a company is based on what the people who work there say and our recent employee survey has resulted in us being named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work. We offer not only fulfilling jobs and exciting career opportunities but a place where everyone can be long and feel proud to work. What makes us such a rich and progressive place to work is the huge variety of people that make up our workforce. And of course, we don't pretend that what you do for us is all there is to you. We want you to bring your whole self to work - parent, carer, artist, triathlete, introvert... whatever it is that makes you YOU. We offer the balance to make sure you have plenty of time to do the things you need or want to do alongside work, because we know that's how you are able to be your best.
22/09/2022
Full time
About The Role A highly experienced and technically proficient Developer in Test who has expert knowledge of Test Automation, Automation Frameworks, & Testing Services - ReadyAPI to help maintain, improve and move forward our existing test automation capability. This individual will have led automation teams and have the skills to assess the automation capability currently in operation at CBS, suggesting process improvements from best practice. With a deep knowledge of industry testing practices, technologies and processes this key individual will act as an internal reference point to other key stakeholder and 3rd parties, they will develop and drive forward innovation in test practices, focusing on optimisation, whilst seeking and implementing continuous improvements and actively ensuring that all testing activities are undertaken in line with the internal standards and policies. Work is primarily delivered through an agile framework working in multi-skilled product teams that deliver a wide range of hardware, infrastructure, or applications. Liaising and working with a multi-disciplined teams and the CIDO (Change and IT) organisation at large. This individual will also be a key member of our Automation Centre of Excellence (ACoE) helping to deliver internal initiatives, log and manage issues across QE, and promote Automation within the society. This expert will share their knowledge, providing coaching, training, & mentoring to colleagues to meet the strategic goals with IT Quality Engineering and to support others to reach their potential CIDO = Chief Information Digital Office About You An experienced coach and mentor who is a subject matter expert / expert in field, experience of researching and implementing new methodologies, tools and approaches to improve personal and / or team performance. Technically proficient, with proven experience in software Testing, with expert knowledge of testing practices, technologies and processes specifically in the area of automation and testing services (API). Experience of designing and undertaking the testing phase of technically complex IT solutions. A Strong team player, with excellent communication with experience in working, managing and governing of partner / 3rd party Testing providers, developing working relationships both internally and externally (RFP / RFI experience advantageous) Advocate for continuous improvements, seeks opportunities and delivers quality outcomes, keeping abreast of the latest technologies and helping to contribute to wider CIDO Strategy and Goals. And You Will Hav e - Required Skills and Experience: Agile and other SDLC's Expert in leading Test Automation teams ReadyAPI TestNG Understanding of Frameworks and associated DevOps tooling TDD/ BDD API Automation Test planning, analysis, design, and execution Mentoring/ Coaching/ Training with the ability to create training plans catered to individuals Well versed in industry best patterns and practices around automated QA testing and have the ability to define new Automation process and procedures Strong team player with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Ability to deliver under pressure and to tight timescales Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience of using JIRA and Confluence Experience of working in financial services Familiar with Scaled Agile ways of working About The Company Coventry Building Society has grown into the second largest building society in the UK. Despite being a national Society, it keeps its local values and loyalty, and its caring family ethos. The best way to judge a company is based on what the people who work there say and our recent employee survey has resulted in us being named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work. We offer not only fulfilling jobs and exciting career opportunities but a place where everyone can be long and feel proud to work. What makes us such a rich and progressive place to work is the huge variety of people that make up our workforce. And of course, we don't pretend that what you do for us is all there is to you. We want you to bring your whole self to work - parent, carer, artist, triathlete, introvert... whatever it is that makes you YOU. We offer the balance to make sure you have plenty of time to do the things you need or want to do alongside work, because we know that's how you are able to be your best.
About The Role A highly experienced and technically proficient Developer in Test who has expert knowledge of Test Automation, Automation Frameworks, & Testing Services - ReadyAPI to help maintain, improve and move forward our existing test automation capability. This individual will have led automation teams and have the skills to assess the automation capability currently in operation at CBS, suggesting process improvements from best practice. With a deep knowledge of industry testing practices, technologies and processes this key individual will act as an internal reference point to other key stakeholder and 3rd parties, they will develop and drive forward innovation in test practices, focusing on optimisation, whilst seeking and implementing continuous improvements and actively ensuring that all testing activities are undertaken in line with the internal standards and policies. Work is primarily delivered through an agile framework working in multi-skilled product teams that deliver a wide range of hardware, infrastructure, or applications. Liaising and working with a multi-disciplined teams and the CIDO (Change and IT) organisation at large. This individual will also be a key member of our Automation Centre of Excellence (ACoE) helping to deliver internal initiatives, log and manage issues across QE, and promote Automation within the society. This expert will share their knowledge, providing coaching, training, & mentoring to colleagues to meet the strategic goals with IT Quality Engineering and to support others to reach their potential CIDO = Chief Information Digital Office About You An experienced coach and mentor who is a subject matter expert / expert in field, experience of researching and implementing new methodologies, tools and approaches to improve personal and / or team performance. Technically proficient, with proven experience in software Testing, with expert knowledge of testing practices, technologies and processes specifically in the area of automation and testing services (API). Experience of designing and undertaking the testing phase of technically complex IT solutions. A Strong team player, with excellent communication with experience in working, managing and governing of partner / 3rd party Testing providers, developing working relationships both internally and externally (RFP / RFI experience advantageous) Advocate for continuous improvements, seeks opportunities and delivers quality outcomes, keeping abreast of the latest technologies and helping to contribute to wider CIDO Strategy and Goals. And You Will Hav e - Required Skills and Experience: Agile and other SDLC's Expert in leading Test Automation teams ReadyAPI TestNG Understanding of Frameworks and associated DevOps tooling TDD/BDD API Automation Test planning, analysis, design, and execution Mentoring/Coaching/Training with the ability to create training plans catered to individuals Well versed in industry best patterns and practices around automated QA testing and have the ability to define new Automation process and procedures Strong team player with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Ability to deliver under pressure and to tight timescales Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience of using JIRA and Confluence Experience of working in financial services Familiar with Scaled Agile ways of working About The Company Coventry Building Society has grown into the second largest building society in the UK. Despite being a national Society, it keeps its local values and loyalty, and its caring family ethos. The best way to judge a company is based on what the people who work there say and our recent employee survey has resulted in us being named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work. We offer not only fulfilling jobs and exciting career opportunities but a place where everyone can be long and feel proud to work. What makes us such a rich and progressive place to work is the huge variety of people that make up our workforce. And of course, we don't pretend that what you do for us is all there is to you. We want you to bring your whole self to work - parent, carer, artist, triathlete, introvert whatever it is that makes you YOU. We offer the balance to make sure you have plenty of time to do the things you need or want to do alongside work, because we know that's how you are able to be your best. .
21/09/2022
Full time
About The Role A highly experienced and technically proficient Developer in Test who has expert knowledge of Test Automation, Automation Frameworks, & Testing Services - ReadyAPI to help maintain, improve and move forward our existing test automation capability. This individual will have led automation teams and have the skills to assess the automation capability currently in operation at CBS, suggesting process improvements from best practice. With a deep knowledge of industry testing practices, technologies and processes this key individual will act as an internal reference point to other key stakeholder and 3rd parties, they will develop and drive forward innovation in test practices, focusing on optimisation, whilst seeking and implementing continuous improvements and actively ensuring that all testing activities are undertaken in line with the internal standards and policies. Work is primarily delivered through an agile framework working in multi-skilled product teams that deliver a wide range of hardware, infrastructure, or applications. Liaising and working with a multi-disciplined teams and the CIDO (Change and IT) organisation at large. This individual will also be a key member of our Automation Centre of Excellence (ACoE) helping to deliver internal initiatives, log and manage issues across QE, and promote Automation within the society. This expert will share their knowledge, providing coaching, training, & mentoring to colleagues to meet the strategic goals with IT Quality Engineering and to support others to reach their potential CIDO = Chief Information Digital Office About You An experienced coach and mentor who is a subject matter expert / expert in field, experience of researching and implementing new methodologies, tools and approaches to improve personal and / or team performance. Technically proficient, with proven experience in software Testing, with expert knowledge of testing practices, technologies and processes specifically in the area of automation and testing services (API). Experience of designing and undertaking the testing phase of technically complex IT solutions. A Strong team player, with excellent communication with experience in working, managing and governing of partner / 3rd party Testing providers, developing working relationships both internally and externally (RFP / RFI experience advantageous) Advocate for continuous improvements, seeks opportunities and delivers quality outcomes, keeping abreast of the latest technologies and helping to contribute to wider CIDO Strategy and Goals. And You Will Hav e - Required Skills and Experience: Agile and other SDLC's Expert in leading Test Automation teams ReadyAPI TestNG Understanding of Frameworks and associated DevOps tooling TDD/BDD API Automation Test planning, analysis, design, and execution Mentoring/Coaching/Training with the ability to create training plans catered to individuals Well versed in industry best patterns and practices around automated QA testing and have the ability to define new Automation process and procedures Strong team player with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Ability to deliver under pressure and to tight timescales Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience of using JIRA and Confluence Experience of working in financial services Familiar with Scaled Agile ways of working About The Company Coventry Building Society has grown into the second largest building society in the UK. Despite being a national Society, it keeps its local values and loyalty, and its caring family ethos. The best way to judge a company is based on what the people who work there say and our recent employee survey has resulted in us being named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work. We offer not only fulfilling jobs and exciting career opportunities but a place where everyone can be long and feel proud to work. What makes us such a rich and progressive place to work is the huge variety of people that make up our workforce. And of course, we don't pretend that what you do for us is all there is to you. We want you to bring your whole self to work - parent, carer, artist, triathlete, introvert whatever it is that makes you YOU. We offer the balance to make sure you have plenty of time to do the things you need or want to do alongside work, because we know that's how you are able to be your best. .
About The Role #BetheChange Coventry Building Society has grown into the second largest building society in the UK. Despite being a national Society, it keeps its local values and loyalty, and its caring family ethos. The best way to judge a company is based on what the people who work there say. Our recent employee survey rated us Number 2 in the Sunday Times 25 Best Big Companies to Work For list. We offer not only fulfilling jobs and exciting career opportunities but a place where everyone can belong and feel proud to work. What makes us such a rich and progressive place to work is the huge variety of people that make up our workforce. One of the things we are proud of at Coventry Building Society is our dedication to wellbeing. We understand that you have commitments - be it picking up children, being a carer for someone or a spin class you just can't miss. We recognise the importance of helping you balance your working life with other priorities - whether that's our working from home policy or our flexibility with the working hours in the day. If you want to consider this vacancy but are concerned about the working hours, apply and let's talk about how we may be able to accommodate your needs, whilst making sure we meet our members' needs. We have an opportunity for an Agile Coach to join us on a permanent basis as we transition to agile ways of working during a period of Digital Transformation. You'll develop the team's understanding of agile, support their professional development and make sure our products are delivered in-line with business objectives. You'll focus on creating an agile environment, putting in place the systems, processes, coaching and ways of working to sustain a high performing team to deliver business value more efficiently. We need you to be passionate driving morale and greater agility, but also understand it can't just be an 'off the shelf' solution'; it's about the right fit for an organisation at the right time. Therefore we need you to be credible as a delivery lead and coach, and qualified (where appropriate) in the use of agile methodology, frameworks and practices. We want you to be the agile leader and champion for the Society and advise the wider delivery community on how best to apply these methods to project delivery and encourage self-organisation and collaboration in cross functional teams. About You Successful Candidates will need to be and to demonstrate: • Passionate about enabling the leadership of delivery and achievement of outcomes in cross functional teams, empowering collaboration and self-organisation to succeed. • A professional coach who both educates and coaches, and possesses great interpersonal skills, teaching abilities, and a capacity to inspire and motivate. • An individual who drives Agile culture of Continuous Improvement. • Be a Role Model of Agile Principles and values as well as being an exemplar in Scrum Values of Transparency (Openness), Focus, Courage, Respect, Commitment. • Drives the team(s) towards the goal of becoming self-managing, optimally performing teams. • Professional Scrum Master Qualification: (Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM or SSM) or Kanban Management Professional (KMP)). Advance qualification or willingness to work towards is desirable. A certification in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or equivalent is highly desirable. • Professional coaching experience is essential. Certification is desirable • Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience of a broad range of agile topics, tools and techniques • Significant Agile/Lean knowledge with Demonstrable coaching experience • An expert of Knowledge in Scrum and/or other Agile Method, with expertise in either transformational, business or technical mastery (including continuous integration and continuous delivery) • Experience of working and leading across multiple agile teams, with knowledge and experience of working at scale (financial organisations is desirable) • Expert facilitation, mentoring and presentation skills • Outstanding communication skills at all levels • An understanding of DevOps is highly desirable About The Company Finally With wellbeing in mind and to comply with social distancing guidance, we are currently using digital platforms such as Zoom to conduct virtual interviews.
04/11/2021
Full time
About The Role #BetheChange Coventry Building Society has grown into the second largest building society in the UK. Despite being a national Society, it keeps its local values and loyalty, and its caring family ethos. The best way to judge a company is based on what the people who work there say. Our recent employee survey rated us Number 2 in the Sunday Times 25 Best Big Companies to Work For list. We offer not only fulfilling jobs and exciting career opportunities but a place where everyone can belong and feel proud to work. What makes us such a rich and progressive place to work is the huge variety of people that make up our workforce. One of the things we are proud of at Coventry Building Society is our dedication to wellbeing. We understand that you have commitments - be it picking up children, being a carer for someone or a spin class you just can't miss. We recognise the importance of helping you balance your working life with other priorities - whether that's our working from home policy or our flexibility with the working hours in the day. If you want to consider this vacancy but are concerned about the working hours, apply and let's talk about how we may be able to accommodate your needs, whilst making sure we meet our members' needs. We have an opportunity for an Agile Coach to join us on a permanent basis as we transition to agile ways of working during a period of Digital Transformation. You'll develop the team's understanding of agile, support their professional development and make sure our products are delivered in-line with business objectives. You'll focus on creating an agile environment, putting in place the systems, processes, coaching and ways of working to sustain a high performing team to deliver business value more efficiently. We need you to be passionate driving morale and greater agility, but also understand it can't just be an 'off the shelf' solution'; it's about the right fit for an organisation at the right time. Therefore we need you to be credible as a delivery lead and coach, and qualified (where appropriate) in the use of agile methodology, frameworks and practices. We want you to be the agile leader and champion for the Society and advise the wider delivery community on how best to apply these methods to project delivery and encourage self-organisation and collaboration in cross functional teams. About You Successful Candidates will need to be and to demonstrate: • Passionate about enabling the leadership of delivery and achievement of outcomes in cross functional teams, empowering collaboration and self-organisation to succeed. • A professional coach who both educates and coaches, and possesses great interpersonal skills, teaching abilities, and a capacity to inspire and motivate. • An individual who drives Agile culture of Continuous Improvement. • Be a Role Model of Agile Principles and values as well as being an exemplar in Scrum Values of Transparency (Openness), Focus, Courage, Respect, Commitment. • Drives the team(s) towards the goal of becoming self-managing, optimally performing teams. • Professional Scrum Master Qualification: (Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM or SSM) or Kanban Management Professional (KMP)). Advance qualification or willingness to work towards is desirable. A certification in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or equivalent is highly desirable. • Professional coaching experience is essential. Certification is desirable • Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience of a broad range of agile topics, tools and techniques • Significant Agile/Lean knowledge with Demonstrable coaching experience • An expert of Knowledge in Scrum and/or other Agile Method, with expertise in either transformational, business or technical mastery (including continuous integration and continuous delivery) • Experience of working and leading across multiple agile teams, with knowledge and experience of working at scale (financial organisations is desirable) • Expert facilitation, mentoring and presentation skills • Outstanding communication skills at all levels • An understanding of DevOps is highly desirable About The Company Finally With wellbeing in mind and to comply with social distancing guidance, we are currently using digital platforms such as Zoom to conduct virtual interviews.
