Mark Bates
About Mark Bates
Mark Bates serves as the Technology Development Programme Manager at Nationwide in Swindon, United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2015. He has a diverse educational background in technology and management, and he oversees various talent schemes aimed at fostering diversity in early tech careers.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Mark Bates has served as the Technology Development Programme Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2015. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing a diverse range of talent schemes aimed at early tech careers. His focus includes areas such as IT Engineering, Architecture, Business Design, IT Operations, Security, and Data & Analysis. Bates has played a key role in implementing a varied portfolio of programmes and projects, contributing to the organization's strategic objectives.
Education and Expertise
Mark Bates has an extensive educational background, including a Master's degree in Web Science from the University of Southampton, achieved in 2014. He has also completed a Diploma Level 5 in Learning and Development from Avado CIPD, which he studied from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he holds a PRINCE2 Practitioner certification in Project Management and has pursued various other qualifications, including a Diploma Level 7 in Executive Coaching from the Institute of Leadership & Management.
Background
Prior to his current role, Mark Bates worked as a Training Portfolio Manager from 2010 to 2014 and as an Operations Manager for eight months in 2014-2015 at Nationwide Building Society. His career spans various positions that have contributed to his expertise in technology development and management. He has also studied at multiple institutions, including Lancaster University, where he earned a BSc in Ecology.
Achievements
Mark Bates has been instrumental in implementing a variety of programmes and projects at Nationwide Building Society. He has focused on creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce within the IT sector, aligning with the organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion. His oversight of talent schemes has aimed to enhance early tech careers, ensuring a broad representation in the technology field.