We are seeking an experienced Head of Development for a financial services client based in London to lead their geographically dispersed development and test teams. Utilising Agile and DevOps methodologies, this role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Manage and inspire the development and test teams, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and alignment with organisational values. People Management: Set objectives, provide mentoring, and support career development for team members. Partner Management: Oversee strategic partnerships with outsourced resource augmentation vendors to drive innovation and cost efficiency. Portfolio Delivery: Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and deliver solutions aligned with business strategy, ensuring effective prioritisation and interdependency management. Development Practices: Select and implement best-practice delivery approaches (Agile or Waterfall) while ensuring compliance with IT policies. Solution Design: Guide the specification and design of applications, leveraging external expertise where needed. Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of new tools, methods, and processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications andamp; Experience: Proven career progression from developer to development management. Deep knowledge of applicat