West Brom Building Society
Technical Lead
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Technical Lead
Position Details
- Salary: c. £60,000 per annum
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Hybrid (40% in-office: West Bromwich)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead with extensive experience to assist in implementing IT projects while coordinating technical tasks and achieving project goals. The role involves:
- Working closely with Project Managers, identifying and resolving technical issues
- Overseeing project fulfilment from design to implementation
- Creating and upholding best-practice guidelines, recommending improvements, and optimising resource use
- Providing technical direction, including establishing a vision, resolving conflicts, and managing deliverable quality
The role demands strong leadership skills to engage teams and excellent communication to collaborate across projects. Adaptability is key—you’ll need to quickly learn new technologies and tackle daily challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee technical implementation and quality assurance of assigned projects
- Deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-performance IT systems aligned with business goals
- Analyse project and business needs to select appropriate solutions
- Develop digital and technical processes to meet project requirements
- Implement risk mitigation strategies and enforce Information Security best practices
- Lead the adoption of automation technologies
- Mentor and upskill IT technical teams
- Support Project Managers in producing high-quality documentation and management reports
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Expertise
- Proven experience in coordinating and deploying IT solutions
- Strong technical and process design skills, with experience guiding project direction
- Hands-on knowledge of:
- Microsoft Windows Server (accreditation preferred)
- Cloud infrastructure, Azure platform (preferably certified)
- VMware virtualisation (preferably accredited)
- RedHat Linux
- Network Infrastructure technologies
- Migrating/implementing Azure DevOps solutions
- Database systems (preferably MS SQL Server or Oracle)
- Automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible, Linux shell scripting)
- Experience in project visualisation, risk assessment, and technical documentation
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Soft Skills & Attitudes
- Proven ability to resolve IT challenges, troubleshoot, and lead problem-solving
- Strong research and communication skills—able to translate complex technical insights to stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
- Proven track record of self-development and knowledge sharing
Equality & Inclusivity
We value diversity and encourage all applicants to join us, regardless of background. Applications from disabled candidates are given priority—we guarantee interviews to qualified applicants and welcome accommodation needs. Contact careers@westbrom.co.uk for support.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance & Grooming
- Holiday allowance: 175 hours (25 days) + bank holidays, with the option to sell/buy up to 5 days annually
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Flexible working—balance hybrid/onsite arrangements
Financial & Pension Perks
- 4x life assurance coverage
- Pension contribution:
- starts at 5% (you) : 7% (us), with up to 10.6% match on additional contributions
- Performance-linked pay and annual salary reviews
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Wellbeing & Support
- Discounted private medical insurance (growing with tenure)
- Discretionary options to extend cover to family
- Salary sacrifice scheme for electric/hybrid cars
- PerkBox account—secures 24/7 perks, wellness tools, discounts, and financial advantages
Additional Benefits
- Prestigious longevity recognition (from onboarding with survivors’ benefits through insured life insurance)
- Maternity/Paternity support: Extended leave with fertility/paternity assistance (£600) and paid troubleshooting support
Why Choose The West Brom?
We pride ourselves on human-centric values: customised support for diverse career stages and a collaborative vision—rooted in:
"Putting people at the heart of enabling our customers and communities toward a secure future."
Heritage + Purpose: Foug abad dementia society in a building society: where bright ideas thrive in an environment as treasured as the legacy that built it. Care for its employees is as critical as it is rewarding, fostering growth from the ground up.
- A Disability Confident Employer—committed to inclusive recruitment
- Contact careers@westbrom.co.uk for tailored advice
And More
- West Bromwich Building Society—regulated by PRA/FCA (No. 104877)
- All benefits shared under the integrated banner: ["West Bromwich Building"]—suite of bespoke policies that blend employer-led incentives with employee-perceived needs in the realms of health and socio-economic stability.
Apply now! Visit *www.westbrom.co.uk or complete an early application—postings are subject to withdrawal if interest expands.
Head Office: 2 Providence Place, West Bromwich, B70 8AF
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