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Admiral Group Plc

Location:
United Kingdom, Cardiff

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

We have an excellent new career opportunity in IT within the Data Capability Hub as a Delivery Lead. If you are enthusiastic about Technology and Delivery and want to make a lasting impact, this role will offer you the opportunity to thrive.

Job Responsibility:

Assist the Head of IT in providing technology and delivery direction and expertise for the value stream
Acting as a point of contact for all aspects of delivery and operational management
Function as an ambassador for IT and make a positive contribution to the feedback that the function receives
The Delivery Lead has overall accountability for the success of a Squads within an Agile Release Train (ART) within the value stream, acting both as a servant leader and coach
The main responsibilities include removing blockers, ensuring progress can be made by squads by removing issues outside of their control, dealing with any organisational impediments, and protecting them from unnecessary distraction
The Delivery lead is responsible for the day-to-day agile management activities, coaching, Line management of Squad Leads, and ensuring that Agile Ceremonies or conducted consistently, driving a culture of skills growth and continuous improvement
Ensuring that the optimum balance is achieved between costs, value, and benefits in provision of IT services and systems
Keep abreast of IT and general technology developments in the broader marketplace, and make recommendations

Requirements:

Technology leadership experience in an agile environment
Excellent communicator with ability to negotiate, influence and explain
Able to lead calmly through periods of high pressure
Experienced across core facets of IT operations
Experienced budget management skills
Innovative and creative thinking
Experience of designing and delivering business solutions
Experience in SLA development & management
Project management experience
Drive, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude
Practical knowledge of the industry and professional standards
Extensive knowledge and experience with line management through both coaching and mentoring techniques
Knowledge and experience of Agile development techniques like: User Stories, Continuous Integration, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Testing, Pairing and Automated Testing
Knowledge and experience in Scrum development practices and continuous integration & deployment
Knowledge and experience with 3rd party service providers including facilitation of RFP, onboarding, and performance management
Experience and awareness of IT architectural governance, standards, and methodology
Experience and awareness of CISO governance frameworks, standards, controls, and auditing documentation
Knowledge of identification and management of engineering, design and testing standards and practices that comply with internal organisation IT governance and architectural standards within a heavily regulated environment
Knowledge and experience in the use of tools such as: Jira, Confluence etc.
High-level knowledge and experience operating within IT – both change and service support
Knowledge and experience with design & development of Front-End (Angular / React) and Guidewire (preferrable)

What we offer:

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays)
Option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
Eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service
Financial & Mortgage Advice
24-Hour Ecare
Cycle to Work Scheme
Flexible Working
Simply Health
Private Health Cover
Critical Illness Cover

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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