Skipton Building Society
Senior Platform Owner - Core Banking
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Senior Platform Owner - Core Banking
Hours
35 hour per week
Closing Date
Thu, 9 Apr 2026
We’re recruiting for a Senior Platform Owner to lead and modernise our Core platform, ensuring our foundational enterprise systems remain resilient, compliant and ready for the future.
Who Are We?
Not just another building society. Not just another job.
We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.
Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.
Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.
You will join the Engineering department within the Core Platforms team. This team works at the heart of our technology estate, owning and evolving our core systems, key operational systems and the technical capabilities that underpin critical services.
You will collaborate closely with Architecture, Service Management, Change Delivery and Infrastructure to ensure stability, efficiency and long-term strategic value.
What’ s In It For You?
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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 benefits available to you including
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 sell additional annual leave days Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum) Colleague mortgage (conditions apply) Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car A commitment to training and development Private medical insurance for all our colleagues 3 paid volunteering days per annum Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership
What Will You Be Doing?
As Senior Platform Owner for Core, you will take accountability for the organisation’s essential technology platforms including core systems, processing, and other foundational operational systems.
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You Will
Develop and own the multi‑year roadmap for our core platforms to ensure resilience, compliance and technical currency. Oversee performance, scalability and security for highly regulated, mission‑critical systems. Lead modernisation initiatives to simplify, stabilise and future‑proof legacy and core technology. Manage complex dependencies across the enterprise and ensure architectural alignment. Ensure robust operational controls, disaster recovery plans and supplier performance. Own platform budgets, major licensing decisions and strategic technology investments.
What Do We Need From You?
Senior leadership experience managing critical enterprise or core systems. Deep understanding of core platforms, operational risk, resilience and regulatory expectations. Proven capability in modernising legacy systems and managing complex technical estates. Strong stakeholder management skills across senior business and technology teams. Experience overseeing performance, capacity, disaster recovery and operational controls. Ability to lead technical strategy, budget ownership and supplier governance.
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