3 of 3 Permanent Head of Development Jobs in the North West

Head of Software Development Basic Salary – £70-80k (Neg) with bonus and package Home based role with access to prestigious offices in the Manchester area circa 1-2 times per week Solution — The “data” held within Electronic Health records is analysed and interpreted by software and that is subsequently used as a service that advances drug … tangible benefits to research-based companies - BIG PHARMA developing new pharmaceutical products/drugs. The solutions afford clinical customers a real time “live” searchable database that provides a wealth of information to assist companies’ developing pioneering lifesaving drugs and devices cutting development time, saving money, and impacting the health of millions globally. Are you ready to take … the helm of a dynamic software development team and drive innovation within a leading organisation? This role offers the chance to lead, inspire, and shape the future of cutting-edge software products... Why This Role Stands Out - Leadership Impact: Guide and mentor a talented team of developers, fostering a culture of continual improvement and personal More ❯

Overview JOB TITLE: Head of Software Development (.Net) LOCATION: Manchester, Greater Manchester (Hybrid) SALARY: £85K per annum The Business C4S Search are working with a Software provider in the heart of Manchester. We are looking for a skilled leader to provide technical leadership and management of the development teams responsible for their software products … contributing to technical and product strategy while ensuring successful software delivery. Responsibilities Lead and manage a development team of 8, ensuring balanced workloads, knowledge sharing, and a positive culture while supporting career growth. Provide high-level technical leadership, including architecture decisions, code reviews, managing technical debt, and risk assessment. Collaborate across teams and senior management to ensure smooth … operations, project delivery, and alignment with business priorities. Implement secure, compliant development practices alongside Quality, IT, and DevOps teams, driving continuous improvement and cyber security. Track team performance metrics, communicate progress, and provide strategic input to technical roadmaps and risk management. Key Skills Minimum 5 years in software development, with 3+ years managing technical teams; strong leadership, mentoring More ❯

About the Role We’re on the hunt for a dynamic Head of Software Development to lead a talented engineering team within a fast-paced Agile SCRUM environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine strategic thinking with technical expertise guiding the team while also rolling up your sleeves and diving into code … when needed. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Own the technical roadmap and ensure alignment with business goals. Actively contribute to development tasks, code reviews, and architectural decisions. Champion Agile SCRUM practices and drive delivery excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, and … DevOps teams. Ensure high standards of software quality and performance. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Tech Stack Languages : C#, .NET (Core & Framework) Frameworks : ASP.NET, Entity Framework Tools : Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines Methodology : Agile SCRUM What We’re Looking For Proven experience in leading software development teams. Strong technical background in C# .NET More ❯