Transformation Director

Job Details

End Date Wednesday 09 September 2026

Job Title:

Transformation Director

Location(s):
London, Birmingham, Edinburgh

Hours:

Full time

Working Pattern:
Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites. Colleagues with disabilities can be supported with workplace adjustments including hybrid working expectations in line with our Flexibility Works policy.

We support flexible working – more information on flexible working options.

We're looking for an experienced and visionary Transformation Director to shape the future of customer service across Business & Commercial Banking (BCB). This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for a large-scale service transformation platform spanning customer servicing, relationship management, lending journeys and operational support capabilities. You'll lead the delivery of strategic change across business, operations and technology teams, helping create simpler, faster and more intelligent experiences for customers and colleagues.

As the banking industry evolves, you'll play a pivotal role in defining and delivering our long-term transformation agenda, harnessing the power of Generative AI, Agentic AI, intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making. Working across the UK and India, you'll bring together diverse teams and partners to create scalable, resilient and customer-focused services that support the future growth of the business. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide transformation, shape future capability and help redefine how banking services are delivered in an increasingly digital and AI-enabled world.

• Define and lead the strategic vision, roadmap and priorities for the Service Transformation Platform.
• Deliver large-scale transformation programmes that improve customer outcomes, colleague experience, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Lead the evolution of customer servicing, CRM and relationship management capabilities across colleague and digital channels.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI, Agentic AI, intelligent automation and data-led solutions to transform service delivery.
• Partner with senior leaders across business, operations, technology, risk and support functions to align priorities and maximise value.
• Oversee platform governance, funding, resource allocation and performance against agreed outcomes and OKRs.
• Lead the delivery of colleague-impacting change programmes, ensuring strong adoption and sustainable business benefits.
• Drive continuous improvement through process intelligence, automation and service redesign initiatives.
• Maintain a strong control environment bedding risk management, operational resilience and regulatory compliance into all platform activities.
• Build, develop and inspire high-performing cross‑functional teams, creating a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous learning.
• Manage strategic relationships with external suppliers, business process outsourcing partners and technology providers.
• Champion responsible, transparent and ethical use of AI, ensuring appropriate governance and alignment with regulatory requirements.

This is an opportunity to lead one of the most significant service transformation agendas within UK banking. You'll influence the future of customer servicing at scale, working at the intersection of business, technology, operations and AI innovation. With substantial investment, senior sponsorship and a clear long-term vision, you'll have the platform to deliver meaningful change, build future capabilities and create lasting impact for customers, colleagues and the wider organisation.

If you're passionate about transformation, innovation and building high-performing teams, this role offers the chance to shape the future of banking services.

• Significant senior leadership experience delivering large-scale business transformation, operational change or platform-based delivery within banking, financial services or a similarly regulated environment.
• Proven experience leading…