Technology Business Partner Lead

London, England, United Kingdom

7/1/2025

­ Job Title: Technology Business Partner Lead

Department: Technology

LOCATION: Marble Arch, London

REPORTING TO: Head of Software Development

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

PLACES, PEOPLE, PREFER

Our purpose is to create and manage outstanding places which deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long term, sustainable basis.

We are a FTSE 100 business with a strong balance sheet and £13bn of assets under management. But with just 600 employees you’re given the ability to make a big impact and elevate your career quickly.

Our diverse, passionate team of experts works on some of the most ambitious, innovative and sustainable projects in the country – from our high-quality campuses across central London, to some of the top retail schemes in the UK – providing a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow.

We believe in shared success and enabling people to be themselves. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and bright ideas are encouraged, you’ve come to the right place!

In our recent engagement survey 93% of our employees stated they were proud to work for British Land!

THE ROLE

As Technology Business Partner Lead, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between Group Technology and the wider business. This role involves leading a team of Technology Business Partners and the Quality Assurance (QA) team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to identify opportunities for improving business output and performance through the strategic use of technology. The Tech Business Partner Lead will also be instrumental in shifting the business culture towards greater tech awareness and adoption.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five tech business partners and QA professionals; fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Strategic Partnership: Act as a liaison between the technology department and other business units, collaborating with senior leadership to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that drive business growth and efficiency. Provide deep strategic insights and recommendations to enhance business processes through technology, ensuring alignment with long term business goals This role requires a visionary approach to technology integration, focusing on transformative business impact and strategic value
• Change Management: Drive initiatives to increase tech awareness and adoption across the organisation. Develop and deliver training materials and programmes to enhance tech proficiency among employees
• Technology Change Requests: Lead the Tech Business Partner team to translate business needs into technical requirements, design optimal solutions with software teams, and manage the Technology Change Plan for timely project delivery
• Quality Assurance: Work with the Senior Test Analyst to ensure the highest standards of quality in technology solutions, implement best practices in QA processes and methodologies, and ensure timely effective testing of technology solutions.
  
  

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who thinks strategically and pragmatically, works to the highest standards, and can work independently as well as part of a team. You should possess the following skills and experience:

• Cultural Transformation: Proven experience in successfully leading initiatives that transform organizational culture, fostering a more collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
• Extensive Knowledge : In-depth understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, system testing, and software quality assurance best practices.
• Analytical Skills : Demonstrated expertise in comprehensive business analysis, including gathering and documenting detailed requirements, defining acceptance criteria, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Communication Skills : Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication abilities, with the capacity to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer Service Orientation : Proven experience in a customer service environment, with a strong appreciation for delivering excellent customer service.
• Leadership: Ability to motivate and inspire team members and manage their development and progression. We are looking for an experienced people manager with a proven track record in leading and developing teams. Your role will involve not only managing the team but also ensuring their continuous growth and development.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient with core software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  

OUR SHARED VALUES our values are what we stand for at British Land, they’re not just a label on the door; they connect us every day to our vision, purpose, and strategy. They help us to promote an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture. You can read more on our corporate website .

Bring your whole self

Listen & Understand

Smarter together

Build for the future

Deliver at pace

A REWARDING PLACE TO BE

Our People – Just ask anyone why they love working here and they will tell you it’s the people. They’re highly talented, passionate, and collaborative! We thank our people with rewards that feel rewarding; you can review our market leading benefits here .

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If you enjoy bringing your whole self to work, share our values and are excited about our purpose we’d love to hear from you! We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive process learn more about our selection process here.

Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven’t heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.