35 hours per week, hybrid
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
We’rerecruiting a Senior DeliveryLeadto drive complex transformation at scale and elevateagile delivery across our enterpriseIfyou’repassionate abouttransformational change, this could be the role for you!
WhoAreWe?
Not just another building society. Not just another job.
We'rethe fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is thatwe'rea mutual organisation. Wedon'thaveshareholders;we'reowned by our members.
Our colleagues say Skipton'sa great placetowork,and you could be one of them, bringing with younew ideason how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.
Whatever your background, and whatever your goals,we'llhelp you take the next step towards a better future.
You will be joining the Change Delivery Team, consisting of 2 Senior Enterprise Change Managers, 3 Senior Delivery Leads,5 Release Train Engineers, 1 Senior Change Optimisation Manger, 1 Senior Enterprise PMO Manager and 1 Senior Journey Experience Managerand will work alongsidea wider network of change professionals Every change we deliver is ultimately for our customers and we’re delivering new experiences centred around their needs – ensuring faster, simpler and more connected customer experiences that genuinely add value.
What’sInItForYou?
Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.
We have a range of other benefitsavailable to youincluding;
Annual discretionary bonus scheme
25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and selladditionalannual leave days
Matching employerpensioncontribution(up to 10% per annum)
Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
A commitment to training and development
Privatemedicalinsurance for all our colleagues
3paid volunteering daysper annum
Diverseand inclusivecolleague networksavailable for you to joinincludingour Carers and Pride Alliance groups
We care about yourhealth and wellbeing– weprovidea range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative anddiscounted gym membership
WhatWill YouBeDoing?
Lead the delivery of major tech change initiatives, including platform upgrades, infrastructure transformation, and software development.
Choose the right delivery approach (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) to matchdeliveryneeds.
Work closely with Architecture, Engineering, and Product/Platform Leads to align plans and roadmaps.
Drive PI Planning, sprint coordination, and dependency management across teams.
Maintain clear delivery governance, reporting, and visibility of risks and timelines.
Upliftagile and DevOps practices, championing continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
Advise technology leaders on delivery risks, resource needs, and implementation planning.
Facilitate planning workshops and delivery ceremonies to keep teams aligned and moving.
Promote automation, agility, and a culture of learning across delivery teams.
WhatDoWeNeedFromYou?
A seasoned senior delivery leader with a strong background intechnology‑focusedchange and transformation.
Deepexpertiseinagile delivery frameworks, DevOps principles, and technical delivery orchestration.
Proven experience deliveringlarge‑scale,cross‑functionaltechnology initiatives across enterprise environments.
Skilled in working with Architecture, Engineering, Operations, and Agile Release Trains to drive aligned, predictable delivery.
Confident leading PI Planning, technical workshops, and key delivery ceremonies.
Strongproblem‑solvingcapability with the ability to navigate integration complexity, legacy modernisation, and technical risk.
High emotional intelligence with a leadership style that influences, guides, and builds strong stakeholder relationships.
Hands‑onfamiliarity with technology operating models, SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, and release automation.
Experience managing technical interdependencies, platform migrations, andhigh‑risktransformation programmes.
Track recordof upliftingagile maturity and engineering delivery capability.
Knowledge of tooling such as Azure DevOps or Apptio Target Process to manage backlogs and delivery flow.
Background in digital transformation, cloud adoption, or infrastructure modernisation is highly desirable.
Relevant certifications (e.g.,SAFe, Scrum, PMP, Agile Coach) areadvantageous
Founded on Fairness.
Fairness in what we provide to members, fairness in what we stand for in Society and fairness is what we deliver to our colleagues.
We started 172 years ago with a clear purpose, to build a better society. And that’s what our colleagues work to do every day. We help more people have a home, save for life ahead and support long-term financial wellbeing, whether that’s from our head office at The Bailey in Skipton or our branch network across the country.
And we’re more than just a building society. We head up Skipton Group, a collection of companies stretching from Aberdeen, UK to Auckland, NZ. Together we’re 90 brands. 18,000 people. 1,300 branches. 1.2million building society members. £37bn total assets. All pushing together to help policymakers make better decisions, and help society address the needs of the hardest hit.
So, if you want to become a member of somewhere that’s driving change all while keeping community at its core and fairness in its foundation, get in touch.
