Head of Applications Hybrid work in LondonWe are seeking an experienced Head of Applications to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a complex enterprise application landscape. This senior role is responsible for shaping application strategy, defining architecture standards, and ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of core business systems, including core banking platforms, integration services, and digital applications.You will have end-to-end ownership of application delivery and support, ensuring systems align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology best practices. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement, modernization initiatives, and the adoption of agile and DevOps ways of working.A key element of the role is people leadership. You will lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team comprising software developers, support analysts, and Solution andamp; Integration Architects. You will foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and professional growth, supported by regular performance reviews and coaching.The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on experience across the full software development life cycle, including analysis, design, testing, documentation, deployment, and operational support. You will be adept at managing applications in complex, business-critical environments and confident handling ma