Technology Business Partner Lead

Posted 12 days 3 hours ago by British Land Company

Permanent
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London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Career Opportunities: Technology Business Partner Lead (10763)

Requisition ID10763 - Posted - Technology - London

Job Title: Technology Business Partner Lead
Department: Technology

LOCATION: Marble Arch, London

REPORTING TO: Head of Software Development

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to create and manage outstanding places which deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long-term, sustainable basis.

We are a FTSE 100 business with a strong balance sheet and £13bn of assets under management. With just 600 employees, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact and advance your career quickly.

Our diverse and passionate team works on some of the most ambitious, innovative, and sustainable projects in the country - from high-quality campuses across central London to top retail schemes in the UK. We offer a rewarding career journey where you can shape your growth.

We believe in shared success and enabling people to be themselves. If you want to be heard and valued in an environment that encourages bright ideas, you're in the right place!

In our recent engagement survey, 93% of employees stated they were proud to work for British Land.

The Role

As Technology Business Partner Lead, you will bridge Group Technology and the wider business. Leading a team of Technology Business Partners and QA professionals, you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to identify opportunities for improving business output and performance through strategic technology use. You will also promote a culture of greater tech awareness and adoption within the business.

What You'll Do
  • Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five tech business partners and QA professionals, fostering collaboration and high performance.
  • Strategic Partnership: Act as a liaison between technology and business units, collaborating with senior leadership to identify and prioritize technology initiatives that drive growth and efficiency. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to align technology with long-term business goals.
  • Change Management: Drive initiatives to enhance tech awareness and adoption. Develop and deliver training to improve tech proficiency across the organization.
  • Technology Change Requests: Translate business needs into technical requirements, design solutions with software teams, and manage the Technology Change Plan for timely delivery.
  • Quality Assurance: Work with the Senior Test Analyst to ensure quality standards, implement QA best practices, and oversee effective testing of solutions.
About You

We seek a motivated individual who thinks strategically and pragmatically, works to high standards, and can operate independently or as part of a team. You should have:

  • Cultural Transformation: Proven success in leading cultural change initiatives that foster collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
  • Extensive Knowledge: Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, testing, and quality assurance best practices.
  • Analytical Skills: Expertise in business analysis, requirements gathering, and aligning solutions with business objectives.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels.
  • Customer Service Orientation: Experience delivering excellent customer service.
  • Leadership: Ability to motivate and develop teams, with a proven track record in people management.
  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in core software applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Our Shared Values

Our values at British Land connect us daily to our vision, purpose, and strategy. They promote an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture. Learn more on our website.

  • Bring your whole self
  • Smarter together
  • Build for the future
A Rewarding Place to Be

Our people are our greatest asset - talented, passionate, and collaborative. We reward our team with market-leading benefits, which you can review on our website.

Our Recruitment Process

If you share our values and purpose, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to an accessible, inclusive process. Learn more about our selection process on our website.

Please note, we aim to respond to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us by then, please assume you have been unsuccessful.