1 to 25 of 31 Permanent Head of Development Jobs in the UK excluding London

horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. The department The role leads and manages the Product Development team within the wider IT Team. The IT teams operating model is based on cross functional teams Squads . These are autonomous teams that … are focused on the delivery of specific products/solutions efficiently and effectively through collaboration and self-organisation. Purpose of job Working collaboratively with Key Stakeholders the Head of Product Development will provide technical vision and leadership to successfully develop and implement new solutions, products … to the firms strategic vision. Ensures Birketts IT systems have highest quality data possible, conforming to industry standard data laws and that the management of this data is to the highest standard. Line manages the Product Development Team. Is a member of the IT Leadership Team. Act More ❯

Head of Software Development – Software House – Glasgow/Hybrid (Tech stack: Head of Software Development, Director of Engineering, Development Manager, Head of Development, Technical Lead, CTO, .NET 5, C#, Azure, Angular 11, Multithreading, RESTful, Web API 2, JavaScript, Developer … Programmer, Engineer, Architect, Director of Engineering) Our client has created a global phenomenon, connecting people online to unique travel experiences, in more than 60,000 cities and 180 countries. As they approach their 10th anniversary, they are looking to produce a revolutionary set of products and services that … will transform the travel industry beyond recognition. We are seeking a talented Head of Software Development to grow and manage their award winning team of .NET Developers. For our client, engineering isn't just a job but a practice that they want to perfect. They aim More ❯

Ready to Lead the Future of a VC-Backed SaaS Scale-Up? Role: Head of Development Location: Remote-first (Team meetups in Manchester every fortnight) Salary: Up to £85k + perks We’re once again partnering with one of the North West’s most exciting … SaaS scale-ups — fresh off the back of finalising new VC investment and on the cusp of a transformative new chapter. With big product plans on the horizon and a rapidly growing user base, the business is now searching for a Head of Development to … lead their engineering team into this next phase of scale and innovation. This is your opportunity to take the reins on architecture, product delivery, and team growth in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where you’ll help shape both the product and the culture. 🚀 The Opportunity As Head More ❯

advisers, platforms and private wealth managers report, communicate, and exchange data with their clients. To fuel our rapid growth, we're hiring an entrepreneurial Head of Development. We're looking for someone fluent in SaaS/application development, who thrives in an agile, fast-paced tech SME … environment. This is a hands-on, multi-tasking role - ideal for someone who's comfortable leading a small team, writing clean code (50% of the time), and building the processes that will drive us forward. Ready to advance your career and join an industry leader with a constant mission … to innovate? Role Info: Head of Development 100% UK Remote Competitive Market Salary DOE Plus Incredible Benefits Package including Life Assurance, Private Health Cover, Pension Scheme, and More... Values: Innovative, Flexible, Responsive, Professional, Integrity Product/Service: Fintech SaaS – Leading supplier of investment workflow and data More ❯

advisers, platforms and private wealth managers report, communicate, and exchange data with their clients. To fuel our rapid growth, we're hiring an entrepreneurial Head of Development. We're looking for someone fluent in SaaS/application development, who thrives in an agile, fast-paced tech SME … environment. This is a hands-on, multi-tasking role - ideal for someone who's comfortable leading a small team, writing clean code (50% of the time), and building the processes that will drive us forward. Ready to advance your career and join an industry leader with a constant mission … to innovate? Role Info: Head of Development 100% UK Remote Competitive Market Salary DOE Plus Incredible Benefits Package including Life Assurance, Private Health Cover, Pension Scheme, and More... Values: Innovative, Flexible, Responsive, Professional, Integrity Product/Service: Fintech SaaS – Leading supplier of investment workflow and data More ❯

Ready to Lead the Future of a VC-Backed SaaS Scale-Up? Role: Head of Development Location: Remote-first (Team meetups in Manchester every fortnight) Salary: Up to £85k + perks We're partnering with one of the North West's most exciting SaaS scale … ups - fresh off new VC investment and on the cusp of a transformative chapter. With big product plans and a rapidly growing user base, the business seeks a Head of Development to lead their engineering team into this next phase of scale and innovation. This … oversee architecture, product delivery, and team growth in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where you'll influence both product and culture. The Opportunity As Head of Development, you'll be the technical leader of the business, guiding strategy, scaling the engineering team, and ensuring top-tier More ❯

Job Title: Head of Development Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2-3 days in the office, rest remote) Status: Permanent About the Role The Head of Development & QA will lead software development and quality assurance efforts, ensuring robust application development, efficient deployment, and high … quality delivery. This role will oversee a team of developers and QA engineers, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and adherence to best practices. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage Development and QA teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality software solutions. Establish and enforce software engineering and quality assurance standards … methodologies, and best practices. Drive automation, continuous integration, and deployment to optimize release cycles. Collaborate with business stakeholders to align development priorities with organizational goals. Manage team performance, professional development, and recruitment to build a high-performing development and QA function. Oversee technical design, ensuring scalability, security More ❯

Head of Software Development - Software House - Glasgow/Hybrid (Tech stack: .NET 6, C#, Azure, Angular 11, Multithreading, RESTful, Web API 2, JavaScript, SQL Server 2019) Our client has created a global phenomenon, connecting people online to unique travel experiences, in more than 60,000 cities and … countries. As they approach their 10th anniversary, they are looking to produce a revolutionary set of products and services that will transform the travel industry beyond recognition. We are seeking a talented Head of Software Development to grow and manage their award winning team of … that they want to perfect. They aim to keep their systems modular, their code clean, and their documentation clear, and they follow the idea of leaving things better than how you found it. It's not just about the code - putting the right processes and tools in place to More ❯

Head of Backend (Java) B Corp Certified - Fintech Remote Working (UK Based) Salary up to £150,000 Base + Bonus SR2 are partnering with a long term B Corp Fintech client of ours, supporting them in recruiting for a permanent employee who with be heading up their … next funding round. The role is remote working, but will require you to meet occasionally with the CTO who is East Midlands based. The Head of Java role is a critical leadership role in the business, you will be guiding the Java development team, leading from the … front in terms of innovation, best engineering practices and ensuring the team is building highly robust backend architectures. As the Head of Backend development, you will be bringing lives through experiences of delivering high-performance, scalable and reliable backend systems using technologies such as Microservices More ❯

Head of Solution Development page is loaded Head of Solution Development Apply locations: Stevenage, Portsmouth, Chippenham Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago Job requisition id: JR Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK DV Security Clearance TRAVEL REQUIRED: Frequent … travel within UK and some international LOCATION: Chippenham - (Stevenage or Portsmouth are possible alternatives) Leading a team of circa 20 people, you will be a member of the Space Digital UK senior leadership team, responsible for leading the team that is responsible for pulling together solutions for major … and have the experience, flexibility and initiative to balance risk and opportunity to ensure the best outcomes for both. You will have extensive experience of knowing how to position for large scale complex bids to win, including judging which options to focus on to win against the competition in More ❯

young adults with complex additional learning needs and disabilities, teaching them to self-advocate, build skills and find greater independence. Job Description Lives Full of Meaning & Purpose Elidyr Communities Trust provides education and residential care for people with additional learning needs. We're dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals - creating supportive environments where each person can thrive, learn, and achieve their full potential. Established with the philosophy that everyone is deserving of equal respect and opportunity in life, Elidyr has supported people with complex learning needs for more than 50 years. We're proud to be … sector-leading and award-winning. Purpose of the Role The Head of Development will play a key role in shaping the future of Elidyr by leading our fundraising efforts and embedding a strong fundraising culture across the organisation. As part of the Leadership Team More ❯

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 … 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 … 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 More ❯

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 … 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 … 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 More ❯

Head of Development & Sustainability - North Staffs Mind Location: Head office, Marsh Street, Hanley and Winsford Hours: 37 hours per week Closing date for applications: Saturday 31st May 2025 Role Overview North Staffs Mind is seeking a visionary leader with a passion for mental health and a … talent for driving growth. The Head of Development & Sustainability will be responsible for spearheading fundraising efforts, forging strategic partnerships, and ensuring the charity's long-term impact. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop fundraising strategies Build and maintain strategic partnerships Ensure sustainable growth and impact of the More ❯

Quorum Cyber Edinburgh, United Kingdom Software Engineering Company Description Founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2016, Quorum Cyber is one of the fastest-growing cyber security companies in the UK and North America, protecting over 200 customers on four continents. Our mission is to help good people win by defending … organisations around the world against the rising threat of cyber-attacks, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly hostile, unpredictable, and rapidly changing digital landscape. Quorum Cyber is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security and a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). In September … company headquartered in Canada, with offices in the US, further strengthening its position as a global leader in Microsoft Security services. We're proud of our culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our team is passionate about cyber security and committed to creating a supportive and inclusive More ❯

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Head of Learning and Talent Development About this role Our learning team is at the forefront of unlocking talent and building capability through the provision of learning and development that challenge our associates to succeed at … every stage in their career. We provide a best-in-class learning and development experience for all our Associates. Our culture and people are integral to our growth and success. We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Learning and Talent Development to join us … in leading the strategic delivery of Capital One's UK learning and talent strategy. Reporting to the Director, HR Business Partnering and in collaboration with your team, you will be responsible for defining and overseeing the learning development and talent strategy for Capital One UK, and have accountability More ❯

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 More ❯

Who we are looking for A Head of Software Product Development, who will lead the creation and evolution of our online gambling products with a focus on the Gaming vertical, including Slots, Poker, Casino and Bingo. This is a technology focused role, with a strong emphasis … on aligning software development initiatives with broader strategic Business objectives. You will drive the full lifecycle of product development, from technical specification and design, to build, QA, deployment and iteration, whilst ensuring alignment with the Company’s long-term growth, regulatory and operational goals. This role is … design, software architecture, engineering delivery and product innovation to create world-class player experiences. Preferred skills and experience Proven track record in leading product development teams in the online gambling sector. Good understanding of game engines, client-server architecture and gaming platforms. In depth knowledge and experience of More ❯

Who we are looking for A Head of Software Product Development, who will lead the creation and evolution of our online gambling products with a focus on the Gaming vertical, including Slots, Poker, Casino and Bingo. This is a technology focused role, with a strong emphasis … on aligning software development initiatives with broader strategic Business objectives. You will drive the full lifecycle of product development, from technical specification and design, to build, QA, deployment and iteration, whilst ensuring alignment with the Company’s long-term growth, regulatory and operational goals. This role is … design, software architecture, engineering delivery and product innovation to create world-class player experiences. Preferred skills and experience Proven track record in leading product development teams in the online gambling sector. Good understanding of game engines, client-server architecture and gaming platforms. In depth knowledge and experience of More ❯

Head of Business Development Remote £six-figure salary & business-growth incentives 25 days annual leave (inclusive of up to 3 days December shut-down) Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave Two pension schemes to choose from Private Medical & Dental Insurance + discounts for … Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary Multiple Save schemes Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme Cycle to work scheme Retail discounts Continuous Professional development support Annual Wellness Allowance Our Business Development team are our route into some of the most interesting National security-critical projects and … customers. They are key in creating opportunities for our teams of subject matter experts to apply their skills at the forefront of innovation, predominantly within the fields of electronic warfare, secure digital services and high-level training support. Due to a well-deserved retirement, we are looking More ❯

Head of Business Development - Remote £six-figure salary & business-growth incentives 25 days annual leave (inclusive of up to 3 days December shut-down) Buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave Two pension schemes to choose from Private Medical & Dental Insurance + discounts for … Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary Multiple Save schemes Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme Cycle to work scheme Retail discounts Continuous Professional development support Annual Wellness Allowance Our Business Development team are our route into some of the most interesting National security-critical projects and … customers. They are key in creating opportunities for our teams of subject matter experts to apply their skills at the forefront of innovation, predominantly within the fields of electronic warfare, secure digital services and high-level training support. Due to a well-deserved retirement, we are looking More ❯

sector-leading technology business providing SaaS products in the B2B sector to customers across the UK and Europe is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Software Development to lead their growing development team and drive the technical execution of their ambitious product roadmap. Key … Responsibilities: Lead, coach and mentor front-end and back-end development teams. Drive architectural decisions to ensure scalability, security, and performance. Champion Agile methodologies and optimise development processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute the product roadmap. Define and implement an appropriate Testing and QA framework Implement … CD pipelines for efficient deployments. Ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulatory requirements. Key Requirements: React.js, Node.js, and Azure. Demonstrated success in leading development teams and delivering complex software solutions. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools like Jira. Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience managing stakeholder relationships. Familiarity More ❯

sector-leading technology business providing SaaS products in the B2B sector to customers across the UK and Europe is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Software Development to lead their growing development team and drive the technical execution of their ambitious product roadmap. Key … Responsibilities: Lead, coach and mentor front-end and back-end development teams. Drive architectural decisions to ensure scalability, security, and performance. Champion Agile methodologies and optimise development processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute the product roadmap. Define and implement an appropriate Testing and QA framework Implement … CD pipelines for efficient deployments. Ensure compliance with industry security standards and regulatory requirements. Key Requirements: React.js, Node.js, and Azure. Demonstrated success in leading development teams and delivering complex software solutions. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools like Jira. Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience managing stakeholder relationships. Familiarity More ❯

Head of Software Development required for a large public sector business, based in Manchester offering hybrid working, paying up to a £110000 Package, based on performance. *Please note; this will be £80000 Base Salary + up to 40% Bonus + Benefits. You will want to be on … your team up to 3 days a week This is a UK focused role, within a very successful Global business, heading up a team of 10 Software Engineers and QAs You will have the opportunity to work on industry leading platform development and transformational change, on a global … scale. Hopefully giving you real enjoyment in role as well as exposure to some of the latest technologies, approaches and methodologies. This role will suit someone looking for a management focused leader, and no expectation to write code, focused on driving high quality solutions and efficient delivery. This will More ❯

Hybrid from our offices in London, Manchester or Chester. UK remote considered. We're looking for an established Lead/Head of Frontend Development with a minimum 5 years development experience. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our UK frontend development … innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences for our customers. Who we are Canvas Reply is an 130+ person, and fast-growing, digital experience agency, development house, and consultancy with offices in London (HQ), Chester, Manchester and Poland. We are part of the 15,000 strong Reply group, working … with leading enterprise clients designing, building, and delivering best-in-class websites and applications for an impressive roster of household-name clients. Must have Requirements Proven experience leading successful teams and delivering high quality software products. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues More ❯