Transformation Manager | S3 | CFO | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Santander; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Death-in-service benefit

Share plans

Staff discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Santander UK is seeking a Transformation Manager (6-month fixed term) based in Milton Keynes. You will lead cross‑functional teams, apply robust project management practices, and work with ExCo to drive strategic transformation across divisions.

Key responsibilities include governance, benefits tracking, and delivering high-impact changes that make Santander UK leaner while maintaining risk controls and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional Project Management skills.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Business Cases, planning, risk/issue management).
• Conceptual thinking and ability to work from first principles.
• Ability to manage cross-functional project teams and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Drive transformation initiatives across divisions to deliver defined outcomes.
• Partner with Division heads and ExCo to prioritise and govern initiatives.
• Define and implement project management standards and methodologies.

Skills

Project management

PM methodologies

Stakeholder mapping

Cross-functional teams

First principles

Tools

Prince2

APMP

Job description

Transformation Manager | S3 | CFO | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

This role is a unique opportunity to be part of a high impact senior team who will make lasting impact on Santander UK business and gain visibility among Santander Group leadership. Successful execution of Bank's Transformation is key to continued business success of our bank and is in sharp focus of our shareholders. In this role you will challenge status quo, drive change in all Divisions across the bank and extract quantified benefits at strategic scale. You will be part of a high impact team of senior colleagues reporting to Chief Transformation Officer.

The team will partner Division heads and engage with ExCo on regular basis to drive the Transformation, focused on number of well-defined strategic priorities. Most importantly you will make Santander UK a robust and leaner business.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander UK is looking for a Transformation Manager based out of Milton Keynes.

This role is on a fixed term contract for 6 months.

The team will partner Division heads and engage with ExCo on regular basis to drive the Transformation, focused on number of well-defined strategic priorities. Most importantly you will make Santander UK a robust and leaner business.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Professional Experience:

• Exceptional Project Management skills (Required)
• Great understanding of project management methodologies and best practices, including Business Cases, project planning, stakeholder mapping and communications plans and risk and issue management (Required)
• Conceptual thinking and working from first principle's ability, rather than using a standard prescribed formula (Required)
• Ability to manage cross-functional project teams, setting tasks and objectives and delivering formal appraisals as required (Required)

Soft Skills:

• Prince2, APMP or equivalent formal project management qualification Understanding (Preferred)
• Should be able to contribute to the development of the project team vision, strategy and methodologies (Preferred)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.

Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It's about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive - personally and professionally.

Salary Range:

£49,274.00 - £73,912.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
• £6,000 car allowance per year
• Company funded individual private medical insurance
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work - we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage - from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what's possible across our international network.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we're proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone - regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We're committed to creating a recruitment experience that's accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive - at work and at home - while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance.

If you want to know more about the opportunity:

Please contact Ceri Picton - [e-mail]