Lead ServiceNow Developer

£65,000 - £80,000 + 25% annual bonus + PMI + benefits package

Stratford Upon Avon

• Play a lead role in the continuous development and roadmap of the ServiceNow platform at NFU Mutual
• Opportunity to support high profile projects and business change
• This is a hybrid role with 80% homeworking available and 20% in Stratford-Upon-Avon

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead ServiceNow Developer to join our Technical Operations team here at NFU Mutual. You’ll play a leading role in the ongoing development of the platform, acting as a subject matter expert and supporting our team of ServiceNow Developers with technical queries. As the Lead ServiceNow Developer, you’ll offer guidance to the development team, allowing development work to progress quicker with more agility.

In this role, you’ll be leading on technical authority and the design of development work, assisting with the governance and the security of the platform. You’ll be responsible for the general maintenance of the software, performing health scans and leading on the delivery of subsequent recommendations.

You’ll play a leading role in defining standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring the team continues to be in line with best practice. As part of our purpose-built team, you’ll work to ensure that technical components are fit for purpose and meet our agreed business and system requirements. As the Lead ServiceNow Developer, you’ll have opportunities to be involved in high-profile development projects that meet the needs and expectations of both our organisation and our customers.

As we implement high-profile change initiatives in key areas across our business, there really is no better time for experienced IT professionals to join NFU Mutual.

About you

As a Lead ServiceNow Developer, you’ll have experience as a ServiceNow subject matter expert with the ability to lead, coach and mentor the ServiceNow development team. You’ll have ITIL awareness and experience working with senior stakeholders and possess strong problem analysis and analytical skills.

You’ll have experience leading on implementation projects and integrations with third parties and have experience integrating ServiceNow with other applications and vendors.

Possessing the ServiceNow Implementation Specialist, ServiceNow Developer and ServiceNow Administrator certifications is essential. You’ll also have:

Meaningful, relevant, and demonstrable experience of ServiceNow software development (essential).

A broad knowledge of ServiceNow modules including ITSM, ITOM and SPM demonstrating a well-rounded view of platform capability.

Process and solution designing as well as integration and discovery, including an understanding of workflow design/configuration.

Ability to define QA processes and manage a Technical Authority steering group.

Experience in a Financial services, insurance, investments and/or pensions environment (desirable)

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team,?you can expect?a supportive culture?and?an?attractive range of?rewards and benefits?including:

• £65,000 - £80,000 annual salary
• Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary)?
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Private medical insurance + options to add family members
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan?- cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer?in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover?of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.

Working at NFU Mutual

We’re?one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years?we’ve?put our customers at the heart of everything we do.?Our?people?are just as important to us.?We?pride ourselves on being "a great place to work" and?are?one of only 57 companies across the globe, and one of only two organisations?with headquarters in the UK,?to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2023 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.

Closing date for applications: 1st March 2024