We are seeking an Engineering Manager who will be based at our offices in Swindon.

The role is offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and the chance to work in an innovative and forward-thinking team.

This role will require an innovative (process improvement) and collaborative approach. At Nationwide we openly put our 15 million members at the centre of every decision we make as a business. Every role, no matter what it’s doing, is member focused. You will be leading a team of engineers in our internet banking and mobile app squad. This is an area where Nationwide are leading the way.

 

What you’ll be doing

• Motivating the team, goal/objective setting, coaching, mentoring, training, feedback +performance management.
• Management of resource scheduling and management and work progress reporting.
• Creating and maintaining a collaborative environment which is mindful of Agile methods.
• Line managing a team, especially interested in the core skills needed for helping a team of engineers reach their potential and deliver successful projects.
• In addition, you will be responsible for continuous service improvements,including automation, removing blockers, ways of working and ensuring value for money.

 

About you

We’d like to meet an Engineering Manager with –

• Extensive experience of managing teams effectively Career management of a team, setting objectives, career progression and training
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience in Agile, planning and resource management Matrix management environment experience
• A strong technical IT development background
• Proven analysis and problem-solving experience
• Knowledge of the internet development and mobile apps

It would also be good if you had knowledge or experience of one or more of the following:

• .NET Framework, C#, asp.net
• Native Mobile Development Web Design 

 

The extras you’ll get

There are all sorts of employee benefits available at Nationwide, including:

• A personal pension – if you put in 7% of your salary, we’ll top up by a further 16%
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
• Life assurance worth 8x your salary
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to an annual performance related bonus
• Access to training to help you develop and progress your career
• 25 days holiday

 

Why work at Nationwide

We’re a building society founded by ordinary people, our members, who came together to help each other get the most from their money, buy homes and save for their futures. For over 130 years, we’ve supported each other and our communities, and we’ve done the right thing for wider society too.

If you come to work here at Nationwide, you’ll be part of that. Part of something a bit different. And something really quite special.

What’s more, we have a strong ethic of care for each other and our members. We recognise that our employees feel most appreciated when their thoughts and values are respected and considered. We’re committed to creating a culture that recognises and truly values our individual differences and identities. So if you’d like to be a part of an inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, where your talents are nurtured, and you feel empowered to contribute, then please apply and help us in building society, nationwide.

 

What to do next

If this role is for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You’ll need to attach your up to date CV and answer a few quick questions for us.

We respond to everyone, and so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.