Deputy IT Development Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen for a team player to join the Bank during a period of significant growth. We are looking for a n experienced Deputy IT Development Manager to work within the dedicated IT Development team in Northwich. You will be part of an Investors In People Platinum award winning organisation. Our people are our core asset and are fundamental to our Bank’s continued development. The Bank has been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People (IIP) in 2020 demonstrating our commitment to high performance through good people management and strong company culture. With focus on clearly defined set of core values which underpin the vision. We encourage a sense of individual ownership and talent development whilst fostering team spirit and career progression. About the role · Take on line management responsibilities, including conducting staff appraisals, overseeing career development, and ensuring the professional growth of team members. · Actively mentor and develop the IT Development team, fostering a strong and capable support function for the business. · Assist the IT Development Manager in strategic planning, resource allocation, and scheduling to ensure the successful delivery of projects. · Lead on project execution, ensuring alignment with business priorities, agreed standards, and timelines. · Engage in discussions around IT innovation projects and shared services performance, contributing insights and recommendations. · Provide strong leadership to the IT Development team, creating a positive and productive work environment. · Carry out development, testing and implementation of software and systems including enhancements to the OTIS application. · Design, test and implement Business Objects reports and assign this work to other team members. · Recommend and design solutions for related project work as well as broad system improvements. · Act as technical expert for application-related activities guiding and directing the IT Development team · Ensure adherence to relevant controls, regulatory requirements, and company policies · Ensure that the team provides a high standard of support to members of staff for all business systems. · Manage the IT Development team including conducting staff appraisals and staff development. · Mentoring and equipping the IT Development team to effectively support the business. · Assist the IT Development Manager to lead on the planning and scheduling of project(s) timeline and delivery · Support the IT Development Manager to deliver of project(s) to agreed standards and timelines · Participate in a strategic conversation reviewing IT and shared services performance. About you We are looking for someone with: · Previous experience leading a team/development project and someone who is studying for the CMI Level 3 qualification. · Experience in business application design, development and support preferably with an application development background. · Experience of creating and executing rigorous system test plans. · Logical thinker with a strong ability to problem solve. · The ability to work under own initiative and to strict deadlines. · Meticulous in approach. · A good team player able to motivate, direct and effectively lead the team. · Ability to communicate both effectively, clearly and professionally both within the team and with staff at all levels in the Bank. Technical requirements: · Proven Oracle 19c or above database experience. · PL/SQL knowledge, preferably with Oracle APEX development experience. · Business Objects desirable but not essential as training can be provided. · Exposure to Agile and/or traditional development methodologies. · Systems and UAT testing. · Office Technology systems knowledge. · An understanding of Banking processes & procedures. · Technology products & services knowledge with ability to research current industry trends, threats and opportunities. Why work in IT: Working within the IT team enables you to play a key role within the B ank to embrace both new and existing technologies in a creative and innovative manner, to further enhance the B anks banking platform. The team work hard to collaborate and assist colleagues across the Bank to provide the very best experience to colleagues and customer s. Why work with The Access Bank UK Ltd? At The Access Bank UK we are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential through providing continuous learning opportunities and the tools and training to help them grow. We encourage a sense of individual ownership whilst fostering team spirit and are firmly committed to the diversity of our workforce. We are proud to have achieved the Investors in People Platinum accreditation, which is recognised across the world as a mark of excellence. We are guided by our Core Values : Excellence Innovation Passion for Customers Professionalism Empowered Employees Leadership Benefits As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus We put 10% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 27 days after 2yrs service, and 29 days after 5 years Company funded Employee Assistance Programme Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit Share in Access Bank success by investing in our share plans after 5 years of service As an equal opportunities employer, The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Access Bank UK Ltd