Tech Lead

Employment and compensation

• The role is permanent and scheduled for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• The advertised salary is up to £75,000 depending on experience, with an annual incentive bonus opportunity of up to £1,000.
• Benefits include a pension contribution of up to 12%, annual leave, life assurance and flexible benefits.

Location and working pattern

• The role is based at Leeds Valley Park and follows a hybrid pattern of one to two office days per week.

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex technology projects and programmes from mobilisation through operational handover.
• Provide technical leadership across systems and software development in line with architecture standards.
• Develop delivery roadmaps, priorities and investment plans.
• Build relationships with operational, engineering, asset management, capital delivery and technology teams.
• Act as the primary technology contact for assigned projects and programmes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and delivery partners.
• Operate governance, risk management, quality assurance and change control processes.
• Work with architecture, cybersecurity, data and service teams on resilient and supportable solutions.
• Support business cases, investment planning, procurement and technical evaluations.
• Monitor delivery performance, budgets, forecasts, benefits realisation and outcomes.
• Plan business readiness, training, adoption and operational transition.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices across technology delivery.

Required experience and knowledge

• Significant experience leading complex technology projects, programmes or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of development lifecycles, delivery methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Experience providing technical leadership across software development, implementation and operational support.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, risks, issues, dependencies and governance.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and delivery partners in a matrix environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience translating business and operational requirements into technology solutions.
• Knowledge of governance, architecture, cybersecurity, service transition and business change.
• Experience developing roadmaps, investment plans and delivery strategies.
• Relevant project, programme, technology or engineering qualification, or equivalent practical experience.

Potential technology areas

Pre-employment checks

• Successful candidates may undergo basic disclosure, security vetting and medical checks depending on the role.