Head of Development | London, UK

We're growing and want you to be a part of our journey. The Head Development will lead Isio's technical development of solutions. This role is a critical part of Isio's digital journey and will ensure that Isio's technical solutions are delivered on time and on budget. The role will report into the Chief Technology Officer and will be a key part of the Solutions team. The role will spend significant time working closely with the Solutions Leadership Team and the Technology team. The role will work with all services lines and across all development projects.

Role and Responsibilities

• Create and implement Isio's development strategy with a particular focus on near continuous deployments and the use of a platform approach built on modern development & DevOps processes.
• Work with the wider Solution and Technology teams to design and implement processes and procedures relating to development.
• Build a development team using internal and external resources to achieve the objectives of the Solutions team.
• Lead Isio's automated testing approach to speed up delivery and ensure development quality is of a high standard.
• Lead Isio's DevOps processes to ensure CI/CD is used across all projects.
• Work with leaders across Isio to understand and deliver their requirements in the most effective manner.
• Take responsibility for all development and testing environments and work with the Head of IT Operations to build an effective production deployment process.
• Implement reporting mechanisms for development progress against key KPIs.
• Work with stakeholders from across Isio to understand requirements of technical solutions.
• Develop development and data processes in line with the wider group governance framework to ensure a consistent format and approach.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the Development team to develop and enhance understanding of modern development and data techniques.
• Participate in Isio's CAB to ensure effective governance of changes being deployed to production systems.
• Ensure development processes support Isio's ISO27001 certification and are built with security considerations as a key element.
• Own and manage relevant data & development related suppliers to ensure the service they are providing is delivered to the agreed standards.

Key Skills & Experience

• Creation, implementation and leadership of development strategy.
• Leadership and people management of internal & external development teams.
• Management and technical experience of building and maintaining Isio's platform solutions.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of modern development processes.
• Experience in the use of DevOps to drive a culture of near continuous deployment.
• Experience in managing a range of suppliers.
• Robust project management experience.
• Management of key stakeholders at all levels in a typical corporate environment.
• Actuarial experience - alternatively pensions, professional or financial services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose

• Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.
• Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society.
• Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.
• People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice.

What we offer you

Isio is a people business, and we're committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that will be available to you will enable you to do this.

About Isio: Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience. Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private.

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.

We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email hrrecruitment@ISIO.com.