Head of Service Operations

SBS; Sheffield; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible work

Career development

Competitive pay

Global culture perks

Résumé du poste

SBS, a global fintech partner, seeks a Head of Service Operations in the UK to lead a 50+ person Service Operations team across cloud, managed services, self-hosted and hybrid environments. You will own service performance, resilience, governance and transformation across a complex regulatory setting.

You will partner with Product, Technology and Customer leadership to ensure secure, scalable services for UK financial institutions, balancing strategic vision with hands-on delivery in a demanding

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Service Operations, Service Delivery, or related technology leadership.
• Proven leadership of large-scale service operations in SaaS/cloud/fintech contexts.
• ITIL certification or equivalent.
• Experience managing operational budgets and cost optimization initiatives.
• Proven track record building scalable operating models with automation.
• Experience in regulated financial services environments.

Responsabilités

• Own delivery, performance, resilience and governance of UK Lending services.
• Define and execute Service Operations strategy for scalable growth.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Service Operations team of 50+.
• Drive transformation through standardisation, automation and AI adoption.
• Ensure services meet contractual, customer and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee service acceptance, readiness and transitions to live service.
• Lead major incidents, escalations, BCM and resilience activities.
• Champion security, risk and regulatory compliance practices.
• Partner with customers and senior stakeholders to strengthen trust.
• Improve service economics and cost-to-serve while maintaining quality.

Connaissances

Service Operations

People leadership

SaaS / Cloud

Regulated environment

Automation / transformation

Budget management

Description du poste

Position Overview

This is more than a job. It’s a chance to build, grow, and make a real impact! Join our team as our new Head of Service Operations!

Location - Sheffield or London

Work Pattern - Hybrid (Flexible with domestic and international travel)

Our new Head of Service Operations will take ownership of a critical leadership function that sits at the heart of our UK Lending business. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future operating model of a market-leading fintech organisation, leading service performance, operational resilience, customer outcomes, service governance, and transformation across a complex and highly regulated financial services environment.

As a member of the UK Lending Senior Leadership Team, you will lead a Service Operations organisation of approximately 50+ professionals, driving operational excellence across cloud, managed service, self-hosted and hybrid customer environments. You'll partner closely with Product, Technology, Professional Services and Customer leadership to ensure our services remain secure, scalable, commercially effective and aligned to the needs of some of the UK's most well‑known financial institutions.

This role is ideal for an accomplished service operations leader who combines strategic vision with a hands‑on approach. You'll be trusted to modernise, elevate and transform how services are delivered while maintaining the operational discipline, resilience and customer focus required within a regulated financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery, performance, resilience and operational governance of all UK Lending services.
• Define and execute the Service Operations strategy, creating a scalable operating model capable of supporting future growth.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Service Operations organisation, fostering accountability, customer focus and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational transformation initiatives focused on standardisation, automation, AI adoption and service optimisation.
• Ensure services consistently meet contractual commitments, customer expectations and regulatory obligations.
• Own service acceptance, operational readiness and transition of new customers and solutions into live service.
• Lead major incidents, executive escalations, business continuity and operational resilience activities.
• Champion security, risk and compliance practices, acting as a senior voice in customer assurance, audits and regulatory discussions.
• Partner with customers and senior stakeholders to strengthen trust, improve service outcomes and support long‑term growth.
• Drive improvements in service economics, operational efficiency and cost‑to‑serve while maintaining exceptional service quality.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Service Operations, Service Delivery, Managed Services, IT Operations, or a related technology leadership function.
• People leadership experience managing managers and cross-functional operational teams.
• Proven experience leading large-scale service operations in a SaaS, managed services, cloud services, fintech, banking technology, or enterprise software environment.
• Demonstrated accountability for service performance, customer outcomes, operational resilience, and contractual service delivery.
• ITIL certification or equivalent
• Experience leading major incidents, service recovery activities, customer escalations, and operational transformations.
• Experience managing operational budgets, cost optimization initiatives, and service economics.
• Proven track record of building scalable operating models and driving continuous improvement through automation and standardization.
• Experience working with regulated industries, preferably within banking, lending, financial services, or highly regulated environments.

Company Overview

At SBS, we’re more than just a technology company, we’re a global fintech partner helping banks and financial institutions transform, innovate, and grow. With over 5,000 employees worldwide and clients in more than 80 countries, our solutions power everything from digital banking and lending to payments and core banking systems.

As part of 74Software, we’re backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission‑critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long‑term value, leveraging cutting‑edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team shaping the future of finance.

Why SBS?

At SBS, we’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives, from health and wellbeing to financial security and lifestyle perks.

We offer benefits that allow you to thrive at work and beyond

• health coverage
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• flexible work
• career development
• competitive pay
• global culture perks

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic.