About the team:
OSB Group is currently on a Transformation journey and at the heart of this, is the implementation of the OSB Group’s Learning & Skill Strategy.
OSB Group has embarked on significant technology Transformation programme, which gives the organisation an exciting opportunity to transform its people eco-system. Transformation will deliver significant automation opportunities and seamless end to end customer and colleague experiences. The programme is delivering at pace, using agile practices giving the entire organisation an opportunity to optimise their ways of working and approach to their own function’s skills to adapt for a modernised organisation. OSB Group has entered a maturing stage in its corporate lifecycle making it a prime moment to evolve its approach to the people and skills.
In this brand-new role, as People Transformation Delivery Lead, you will have the opportunity to lead a broad range of initiatives to drive strategic change and transformation in OSB’s people landscape The Learning & Skills team plays a pivotal role in delivering OSB Group’s priority to be “future-fit” for banking.
Please note, this role can be based in either the Wolverhampton or Chatham office and has the benefit of operating within our hybrid-working policy of three days a week in the office and two days from home.
This role will require interaction across all relevant sites and some travel between OSB Group locations as required.
About Us:
The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.
Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.
Alongside passion for our products and customers, we’re passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.
What you will be doing:
As People Transformation Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for end-to-end planning & delivery of the assigned workstream using agile methodologies, as OSB continues its transformative journey under the Transformation programme which is set to digitise the Bank
You will work with a cross functional team of internal and external resources - utilising their own technical background to lead the team, manage scope, evaluate & manage risks/ issues, coordinate & ensure delivery of the supporting components to time & quality, in coordination with relevant stakeholders across the People Function, vendors and business representatives.

Your responsibilities will also include…

• Day to day planning, supporting and managing of the components, process and people needed under the assigned initiatives, creating & owning the detailed delivery plan and roadmap for all change across the People Function
• Supporting Group Head of People Transformation prioritising backlogs, participate in agile ceremonies and identify areas for improvement which can be implemented to enhance colleague journey experiences
• Identifying, evaluating, communicating and managing priorities, risks, dependencies and opportunities across People Transformation
• Hands on operational and delivery execution to move initiatives forward beyond project manager’s scope for people change initiatives such as strategic workforce planning, target operating model review, building a new skills and job architecture

In return for your commitment:

We offer a competitive base salary dependent on experience and benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 25%
• Enhanced family-focused benefits
• Hybrid-working

Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB: https://www.osb.co.uk/careers/overview/benefits
Could you be the one?:

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Project management experience is essential, demonstrating portfolio planning skills, roadmap and prioritisation skills
• Previous practical knowledge of Agile change & Lean methodology is essential.
• Knowledge of one or more project/programme management methodologies Demonstrated agile project management skills are essential
• Previous experience of delivering within a transformation programmes is essential, ideally within a large and multi-location organisation.

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.
What to do next:
If this sounds like you, apply now! Still on the fence? Hear from our team or explore our process: OSB Careers
Shortlisted candidates will go through a personalised recruitment process, that is relevant and conversational – inclusive any individual reasonable support required. We want to bring out the best in you!

• Day to day planning, supporting and managing of the components, process and people needed under the assigned initiatives, creating & owning the detailed delivery plan and roadmap for all change across the People Function
• Supporting Group Head of People Transformation prioritising backlogs, participate in agile ceremonies and identify areas for improvement which can be implemented to enhance colleague journey experiences
• Identifying, evaluating, communicating and managing priorities, risks, dependencies and opportunities across People Transformation
• Hands on operational and delivery execution to move initiatives forward beyond project manager’s scope for people change initiatives such as strategic workforce planning, target operating model review, building a new skills and job architectur