Head of Development Jobs in the UK

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Head of Development Digital Data Hub Trading Firm | 200,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid Lo[...] (London)

London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
VirtueTech Recruitment Group
Head of Development Digital Data Hub Trading Firm | 200,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid London (Bank) Head of Development Digital Data Hub Trading Firm | 200,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid London (Bank) 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. … Head of Development Digital Data Hub Trading Firm | 200,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid London (Bank) A leading cross-asset trading firm is undergoing a multi-year transformation, building a next-generation Digital Data Hub (DDH) to modernise and unify its trading, analytics, and risk platforms. With strong financial support and a forward-thinking technology vision … the business is redefining its core architecture to enable data-driven decision making at scale. As part of this strategic change, the firm is seeking a Head of Development to lead a newly created, mission-critical technology stream . This role reports directly to the CTO and offers a clear pathway to broader engineering leadership or More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Development, UK

Manchester, United Kingdom
Cubico Sustainable Investments
Head of Development, UK Department: Development Employment Type: Full Time Location: Manchester Description An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cubico Sustainable Investments as UK Head of Development. As the leader of the UK development team, this role has responsibility for advancing all aspects of Cubico's UK renewable energy development business and managing the team. This role represents an excellent opportunity to help shape the future of the UK business. Based in Manchester, the role will report to the Head of Northern Europe with a functional reporting line to the Head of Development. The successful candidate will manage the development team (15 FTEs … to drive the growth of the UK development business. The team is tasked with advancing the c. 500MW development portfolio, whilst significantly growing the pipeline through the origination of new schemes. Cubico has an extensive UK feasibility pipeline, so the successful delivery of projects into the development portfolio will be a high priority. Core More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Development, UK

London, United Kingdom
Cubico Sustainable Investments
Head of Development, UK Department: Development Employment Type: Full Time Location: London (UK) Description An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cubico Sustainable Investments as UK Head of Development. As the leader of the UK development team, this role has responsibility for advancing all aspects of Cubico's UK renewable energy … development business and managing the team. This role represents an excellent opportunity to help shape the future of the UK business. Based in London, the role will report to the Head of Northern Europe with a functional reporting line to the Head of Development. The successful candidate will manage the development team … FTEs) to drive the growth of the UK development business. The team is tasked with advancing the c. 500MW development portfolio, whilst significantly growing the pipeline through the origination of new schemes. Cubico has an extensive UK feasibility pipeline, so the successful delivery of projects into the development portfolio will be a high priority. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Development (London)

London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pearson Carter
hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Pearson Carter Head of Development Pearson Carter are currently working with a software solutions company who operate in the Insurance industry that need a leader to head of their team … of 3. Get in touch if you are looking for your next opportunity! Responsibilities: Lead technical design for the platform Line manage a team of 3 developers 60/40 split hands on Experience: .NET ISO27001 They offer an excellent salary: 80,000 Location This client has an office in London however theyre offering hybrid working so you … only need to work in the office twice a week. Applications are welcome from professionals with Development experience. How to Apply Please apply asap with your CV to be considered for this position. You can also get in touch with me on matthew@pearsoncarter.com or 0191 406 6111. Pearson Carter is the Global Leader in IT Recruitment with specialist More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Development

United Kingdom
Vistry Group PLC
Role Overview In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development to join our team within Vistry Services Special Projects division, at our Brentwood office. As our Head of Development, you will lead the Development team in delivering the key objectives of Special Projects and support the Managing … Director in maintaining key partner relationships for the future of the business. Overall control of pre-start on site activities including remedial works, JCT's, settlement agreements are negotiated and entered into in line with key milestones and to de-risk the business, ensure the technical team prepares scope of works and liability for concluding negotiations, entering … contracts, and/or litigation Manage and complete the Life Of Site approval and gateway process to ensure correct governance is followed. Report key metrics at the board meetings, prepare responses to key stakeholders such as MHCLG, liaise with Technical to submit data reports. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Development

England, United Kingdom
Vistry Group PLC
Role Overview In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our Leicester office. As our Head of Development, you will lead our established development team, overseeing town planning, estimating and development management up to site commencement. We … return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Relevant HNC/NVQ Level 4 or above A good understanding of legal obligations Detailed knowledge of the development process, building construction, legal and planning issues Experience in financial appraisals Experience of working with Registered Providers and PRS … Operators on partnership contracts to deliver S106 and additionality Strong mathematic and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information In depth understanding of budget management Excellent negotiation and networking skills A pragmatic approach to problem solving Has the ability to identify and manage risk, gathering and considering all the facts, including factors not directly linked to immediate work More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Scottish Rowing - Head of Development & Coaching

Motherwell, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
British Rowing
Scottish Rowing - Head of Development & Coaching About Scottish Rowing Scottish Rowing is the Governing Body for rowing in Scotland. We are on a journey to get more people of all ages and ability enjoying the many physical, mental and social benefits of rowing. Since 2022, Scottish Rowing has gone through an exciting period of significant change with the introduction of a new Olympic discipline, the expansion of the performance programme and a specific focus on extending the reach of the sport into non-traditional rowing communities. With a new look Board and CEO in place we are currently going through a strategic review which aims to set the direction for … Scottish Rowing for 2026 and beyond. We are seeking an experienced sports development professional to join the Senior Leadership Team and lead the growth and development of the sport at all levels. Scottish Rowing currently employs a team of 12 staff with the organisation based at the Scottish Rowing Centre - its own dedicated training facility and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Development

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Reed Technology
The organisation I am representing's development team is growing; they are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Head of Development to lead front-end and back-end development teams. This role is pivotal in driving the technical execution of their product roadmap, working closely with the Head of Product and … Head of Operations to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. As the Head of Development, you will provide technical leadership, manage development processes, and implement Agile best practices. You will be responsible for defining and optimizing development workflows, test management, and automation strategies and application security while ensuring project delivery within budget. Key … Technical Leadership: Oversee the front-end and back-end teams, ensuring best practices, design specifications, high-quality coding standards, and scalable architecture. Ensuring adherence to code quality standards Agile Development & Process Optimization: Champion Agile best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Implement and manage Agile tools such as Jira, Azure More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Head of Development

London, United Kingdom
Endeavour Recruitment Solutions
JUser: :_load: Unable to load user with ID: 993 Job Summary Head of Development Country: United Kingdom Location: Shoreditch Sector: IT Management, Senior Management Job Type: Permanent Technologies: head of development Scrum Scrum Master software development Development HTML5 Linq SQL Server Endeavour Recruitment has a new opportunity for an experienced Head of Software Development. The successful candidate should come from a development background and have significant experience of leading development teams. The Head of Development should be a natural and strong leader with a good work ethic that can lead by example. You should be confident, organised, analytical with excellent attention to detail … . This role is based in Central London and the salary will be in the region of £75K plus benefits. Responsibilities: Act as Scrum Master, mentor and creating a professional team culture. Ensure quality and technical approach adheres to the company strategy. Minimum of 8 years' experience in a similar role. Be responsible for web solutions that meet More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Development (London)

Highgate, Greater London, UK
Endeavour Recruitment Solutions
JUser: :_load: Unable to load user with ID: 993 Job Summary Head of Development Country: United Kingdom Location: Shoreditch Sector: IT Management, Senior Management Job Type: Permanent Technologies: head of development Scrum Scrum Master software development Development HTML5 Linq SQL Server Endeavour Recruitment has a new opportunity for an experienced Head of Software Development. The successful candidate should come from a development background and have significant experience of leading development teams. The Head of Development should be a natural and strong leader with a good work ethic that can lead by example. You should be confident, organised, analytical with excellent attention to detail … . This role is based in Central London and the salary will be in the region of 75K plus benefits. Responsibilities: Act as Scrum Master, mentor and creating a professional team culture. Ensure quality and technical approach adheres to the company strategy. Minimum of 8 years experience in a similar role. Be responsible for web solutions that meet More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Development

London, Canary Wharf, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
UK Health Security Agency
Job summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Development to lead our software development initiatives across various platforms in UKHSA. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead a team of talented developers in the delivery of world-class digital solutions for UKHSA. You will: oversee the software development … on time, to budget, and the highest quality. Your ability to balance technical expertise with strategic vision will drive innovation and efficiency across our digital platforms. A key aspect of this role is maintaining robust software development governance frameworks and best practices. play a critical role in managing service levels, overseeing Level 2 and Level 3 service management … teams, ensuring that issues are resolved quickly and effectively. oversee all aspects of testing, including non-functional, functional, and Quality Assurance testing, ensuring our software meets stringent quality standards before deployment Main duties of the job You will: lead the integration of DevOps methodologies, promoting collaboration between development and operations teams. Your expertise in CI/ More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £72739.00 - £82746.00 a year
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Head of Development (London)

London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
NHS
Job summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Development to lead our software development initiatives across various platforms in UKHSA. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead a team of talented developers in the delivery of world-class digital solutions for UKHSA. You will: oversee the software development … on time, to budget, and the highest quality. Your ability to balance technical expertise with strategic vision will drive innovation and efficiency across our digital platforms. A key aspect of this role is maintaining robust software development governance frameworks and best practices. play a critical role in managing service levels, overseeing Level 2 and Level 3 service management … teams, ensuring that issues are resolved quickly and effectively. oversee all aspects of testing, including non-functional, functional, and Quality Assurance testing, ensuring our software meets stringent quality standards before deployment Main duties of the job You will: lead the integration of DevOps methodologies, promoting collaboration between development and operations teams. Your expertise in CI/ More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Content Development, London OR Birmingham

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
QA Limited
Head of Content Development, London OR Birmingham Talent pool Academic - HE - Management - Academic HE Title Head of Content Development, London OR Birmingham Contract type QA HE Ltd Permanent Job advert Head of Content Development (digital learning) QA Higher Education, London OR Birmingham Based, Hybrid Working Are you a visionary leader with … a passion for digital learning and academic excellence? QAHE is seeking a dynamic Head of Content Development to lead our Content Development Team in creating high-quality, innovative teaching and learning materials for blended learning programmes. As a key member of the Learning & Teaching Faculty, you'll manage content creation workflows, collaborate with academic leaders … and ensure our materials meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and creativity. A key part of the role will be leading & motivating our team to ensure all deadlines are achieved. Here's some of what you will be doing: (please click through to read the full JD): Lead and manage the Content Development Team and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Development (London)

London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
Direct message the job poster from Hunter Bond My leading Financial Services client are looking for a Head of Software Development to take responsibility for the Front Office Derivatives Technology space. You'll deliver key strategic business goals by identifying system changes that support revenue generation and regulatory reporting for the Front Office businesses, focusing on Derivatives … Markets. You'll work with development and technology leads in global offices, to design technology solutions on the new strategic Sales and Trading Derivatives platforms. This is a high profile and strategically very important role. An amazing opportunity! The following skills/experience is required: Experienced People Manager Strong experience across Java Strong Financial product knowledge (either Equities, Fixed … Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Salary: Up to 150,000 + bonus + package Location: London (good work from home options available) If you are interested in this Head of Software Development position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Development and QA

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash Group
Head of Development & QA Edinburgh/Hybrid 12-Month Contract Inside IR35 At Harvey Nash, we're proud to be supporting a key strategic appointment within a major public sector organisation. This is a rare opportunity to lead digital transformation at scale, shaping the future of development and quality assurance across a complex and high … impact environment. As Head of Development & QA, you'll lead a cross-functional team of 25-30 professionals, driving innovation and delivery across a diverse digital estate. This is a true "player-coach" role-combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership to embed best practice, modern tooling, and agile ways of working. You'll work … closely with senior stakeholders, influencing direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-focused digital services. Your remit spans operational excellence, community leadership, and continuous improvement across development and QA disciplines. We're looking for a leader with deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for public service transformation. If you thrive in complex More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Development - Digital Data Hub Trading Firm | 200,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid - Lond... (London)

London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
ZipRecruiter
Job Description Head of Development Digital Data Hub Trading Firm | 200,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid London (Bank) A leading cross-asset trading firm is undergoing a multi-year transformation, building a next- Digital Data Hub (DDH) to modernise and unify its trading, analytics, and risk platforms. With strong financial support and a forward-thinking technology … vision, the business is redefining its core architecture to enable data-driven decision making at scale. As part of this strategic change, the firm is seeking a Head of Development to lead a newly created, mission-critical technology stream . This role reports directly to the CTO and offers a clear pathway to broader engineering leadership … or future CTO opportunities. You will be at the forefront of the firms enterprise technology strategy, serving as the executive lead for this transformational build. The Opportunity This is not a hands-on coding roleits a strategic leadership position demanding vision, influence, and the ability to execute at scale. You will define the technology roadmap, shape the engineering function More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Head of Development - Royal West of England Academy

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Aim Museums
Head of Development - Royal West of England Academy Job Title: Head of Development Hours: either one full time (37.5 hours) or two part time roles or job share Terms: Permanent Location: RWA, Queen's Road, Bristol We'relooking for an ambitious, creative, and energetic fundraiser to help take the Royal West of England Academy (RWA) into its next chapter. Whetheryou'rean experienced development lead or a brilliant consultant looking for a meaningful partnership, this is an opportunity to make your mark at one of the UK's most beautiful and historic art galleries.We'vegot big ambitions,andwe expect you will too. You'llhave the freedom to shape the role … around your strengths and experience, working closely with the Director, our part-time Relationship Manager, and a highly engaged Board and Development Committee.Your work will be a vital part in helping us sustain a vibrant, inclusive, and creative organisation for artists and audiences in Bristol and beyond. Ifyou'dlike an informal conversation about the role please contact Ren on More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Business Development - MSP - Education - GBP 65000

Reigate, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Nextech
Head of Business Development - (Managed Services - Education) Location: Reigate Salary: Up to £65,000 base + £65,000 OTE (uncapped) Car Allowance: £5,000 p/a Are you an experienced business development leader with a passion for education and technology? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Business Development to … drive strategic growth within the UK and Ireland education sectors. This high-impact role offers the chance to shape the future of education technology and play a key role in expanding a fast-growing organisation's footprint in the market. About the Role As Head of Business Development - Education, you will lead efforts to grow market … lead to contract.* Negotiate contracts and optimise resource allocation to maximise profitability.* Represent the organisation at events, trade shows, and in industry forums. About You * Proven experience in business development or sales within the education or edtech space.* Track record of exceeding revenue targets and building lasting client relationships.* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £65,000 per annum
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Head of Development

Bedford, Bedfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Verso Recruitment
Head of Development Location: Stewartby, Bedfordshire (Office-based) Salary: £70,000–£90,000 DOE + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector: EV Charging | Electronics | IoT | Smart Tech We're hiring for a technical leader to head up the development team of a premium UK-based EV technology company. This role offers the chance … to lead cross-functional projects across electronics, firmware, cloud, mobile, and web — while actively shaping the direction of next-generation, IoT-enabled smart charging products. Key Responsibilities: Lead and grow a multi-skilled in-house development team Manage and deliver full product lifecycle projects Provide hands-on expertise in electronics and software design Contribute to recruitment and strategic … For: Degree in Electronics Engineering Strong in PCB design (Altium), embedded C/C++, ARM-based systems Experienced in designing circuits and schematic capture Management experience in a product development environment (4+ years) Skilled in agile methodologies, testing tools, and lab diagnostics Experience with Espressif, Atmega MCUs, and IoT product development Knowledge of EMC design principles Confident More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £85,000
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Head of Development

luton, bedfordshire, east anglia, united kingdom
Verso Recruitment
Head of Development Location: Stewartby, Bedfordshire (Office-based) Salary: £70,000–£90,000 DOE + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector: EV Charging | Electronics | IoT | Smart Tech We're hiring for a technical leader to head up the development team of a premium UK-based EV technology company. This role offers the chance … to lead cross-functional projects across electronics, firmware, cloud, mobile, and web — while actively shaping the direction of next-generation, IoT-enabled smart charging products. Key Responsibilities: Lead and grow a multi-skilled in-house development team Manage and deliver full product lifecycle projects Provide hands-on expertise in electronics and software design Contribute to recruitment and strategic … For: Degree in Electronics Engineering Strong in PCB design (Altium), embedded C/C++, ARM-based systems Experienced in designing circuits and schematic capture Management experience in a product development environment (4+ years) Skilled in agile methodologies, testing tools, and lab diagnostics Experience with Espressif, Atmega MCUs, and IoT product development Knowledge of EMC design principles Confident More ❯
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Head of Development

bedford, east anglia, united kingdom
Verso Recruitment
Head of Development Location: Stewartby, Bedfordshire (Office-based) Salary: £70,000–£90,000 DOE + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector: EV Charging | Electronics | IoT | Smart Tech We're hiring for a technical leader to head up the development team of a premium UK-based EV technology company. This role offers the chance … to lead cross-functional projects across electronics, firmware, cloud, mobile, and web — while actively shaping the direction of next-generation, IoT-enabled smart charging products. Key Responsibilities: Lead and grow a multi-skilled in-house development team Manage and deliver full product lifecycle projects Provide hands-on expertise in electronics and software design Contribute to recruitment and strategic … For: Degree in Electronics Engineering Strong in PCB design (Altium), embedded C/C++, ARM-based systems Experienced in designing circuits and schematic capture Management experience in a product development environment (4+ years) Skilled in agile methodologies, testing tools, and lab diagnostics Experience with Espressif, Atmega MCUs, and IoT product development Knowledge of EMC design principles Confident More ❯
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Head of development

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pearson Carter
Head of Development Pearson Carter are currently working with a software solutions company who operate in the Insurance industry that need a leader to head of their team of 3. Get in touch if you are looking for your next opportunity! Responsibilities: Lead technical design for the platform Line manage a team of … has an office in London however they're offering hybrid working so you only need to work in the office twice a week. Applications are welcome from professionals with Development experience. How to Apply Please apply asap with your CV to be considered for this position. You can also get in touch with me on or . Pearson Carter More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Development up to £90,000 London 2x per week

London, United Kingdom
Pearson Carter
Head of Development up to £90,000 London 2x per week Pearson Carter is currently working with a provider of cutting-edge software solutions to the life insurance industry, focusing on financial modelling. They are seeking an experienced Head of Development to lead product strategy and support their ISO27001 implementation. Responsibilities: Lead technical … design for the platform Line manage a team of 3 developers Balance 60/40 split between hands-on coding and managerial duties Oversee modernization of legacy code to .NET 9 Support ISO27001 implementation Experience: Extensive experience with .NET & C# Strong understanding of Azure services Experience implementing ISO27001 Salary: Up to £90,000 Location: London office, with More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 90,000 Annual
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Head of Global Blockchain Research & Development

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
Region Date: Jul 27, 2025 Requisition ID: At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Disruption is changing the way the world … works. It's happening quickly and it creates opportunity if you can keep up and even get ahead of it. That's why we established a dedicated Global Innovation team focused on understanding external forces changing our world and how to do things differently in 6 months, 3 years, 10 years and beyond. In this shifting landscape, we challenge … ourselves to embrace disruption and think differently for our clients. How? By combining the deep experience of our global Tax, Accounting, Advisory and Transactions professionals with start-up thinking. This approach applies an entirely new mindset for today's challenges. Our global network of EY teams and innovation centers are creating powerful ideas and solutions for organizations and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Global Blockchain Research & Development

Lakenheath, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
Region Date: Jul 27, 2025 Requisition ID: At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Disruption is changing the way the world … works. It's happening quickly and it creates opportunity if you can keep up and even get ahead of it. That's why we established a dedicated Global Innovation team focused on understanding external forces changing our world and how to do things differently in 6 months, 3 years, 10 years and beyond. In this shifting landscape, we challenge … ourselves to embrace disruption and think differently for our clients. How? By combining the deep experience of our global Tax, Accounting, Advisory and Transactions professionals with start-up thinking. This approach applies an entirely new mindset for today's challenges. Our global network of EY teams and innovation centers are creating powerful ideas and solutions for organizations and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Development
10th Percentile
£61,250
25th Percentile
£63,688
Median
£85,000
75th Percentile
£147,500
90th Percentile
£150,000