Head of Development Jobs in England

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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

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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Head of Development - E-Commerce - Leeds - REF 1004

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Interface Recruitment UK
Job title: Head of Development Location: Leeds Salary: UPTO £75k NEG Bonus: Performance Related Industry: E-Commerce/Manufacturing Job Location: Leeds Work Hours: 9 to 5.30 Holidays: Annual Leave and statutory allowances Employee Pension: Yes Insurance: Yes Parking: Free Working practice: Flexi Education Requirements: Degree Calibre Experience Requirements: Player/Manager Development skills Qualifications: None … required but any MS Development Quals would be advantageous This market leading, prestigious E-commerce business is looking to grow and develop their business rapidly. As such, they see that the E-commerce platforms and many disparate in-house developed applications are an integral part of that growth. The Head of Development's responsibility is … to deliver required IT system developments, as specified by the Managing Director, with the support of the IT team for this busy, seasonal driven business. It is essential that development timelines are defined, communicated, and met as the organisation works to seasonal 'in demand' peak times of year. Where required, the Head of Development More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Global Custody: Cash, Payments, and Liquidity - Head of Product Development, MD

London, United Kingdom
STATE STREET CORPORATION
Global Custody: Cash, Payments, and Liquidity - Head of Product Development, MD The Product organization is recruiting for an experienced individual to be cash payments and liquidity Product Development lead The individual will partner with the Product team, Head of Product development, Global Delivery (operations) and Technology to execute on the overall cash product … development initiatives and agenda focused on driving the change and execution agenda to build the core Banking and Payments Capability and services , including the platform infrastructure, product features and enabling migration across State Street legal entities from legacy. This is in alignment with Custody product strategic objective to strengthen State Street's position in the industry. State Street's … product organization is leading an exciting period of transformation for the business and requires experienced individuals to take the business forward. The role will Initiate, design and develop the strategic platforms and support the strategy to decommission legacy platforms including the migration to strategic platform to support client growth, enhance client experience , cash products and operating model. This role More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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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, 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

England, United Kingdom
C4S Search Ltd
JOB TITLE: Head of Development LOCATION: Kemble SALARY: £60,000 - £65,000 WAY OF WORKING: Full Time Hybrid Permanent THE BUSINESS: C4S Search is pleased to be working with a leading SaaS provider in fleet management, offering solutions that improve driver and vehicle safety. THE HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: Lead the software development function - driving technical strategy, team performance, and delivery excellence through Agile and DevOps practices. Key focus is on improving development efficiency using DORA metrics. Leadership & Strategy: Build and guide high-performing teams; align development with business goals; champion Agile/DevOps. Software Delivery: Oversee Agile execution, CI/CD pipelines, and promote fast, reliable software releases. Performance … Management: Use DORA metrics to measure delivery effectiveness and drive improvements. Technical Oversight: Ensure quality architecture, code standards, and evaluate emerging technologies. Team Development: Mentor, recruit, and support team growth through reviews, training, and workshops. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with Product, QA, UX, and Leadership. YOUR KEY SKILLS: 5+ years in a technical leadership role Strong Agile & DevOps More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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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 Development

London, United Kingdom
ByteHire
Job Role: Head of Development Reference: BH-352p Job Type: Permanent Location: Remote, UK residents Salary: Up to £115,000 per annum About The Client: Our client is a rapidly growing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider driving digital transformation. Overview: We are seeking a proactive and technically adept Head of Development to lead … and inspire high-performing, cross-functional development teams. You will be pivotal in scaling engineering operations, fostering agile innovation, and taking end-to-end ownership of development processes. This is an opportunity to lead in a fast-moving scale-up environment within the GPU cloud industry, where creativity, fluidity, and accountability are essential. Key Responsibilities: Lead agile … engineering teams across the full SDLC, from ideation to deployment, in a collaborative and high-impact environment. Drive architectural decisions and development best practices across technologies like Python, React, Kubernetes, object storage, Terraform, and both Linux/Windows deployments. Encourage a culture of creative problem-solving, A/B testing of processes, and continuous experimentation to improve More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Head of Business Development - (MSP - Education) - GBP 65000

Reigate, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom
Nextech Group Limited
Head of Business Development - Education IT Managed Services ?? 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 … 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: Permanent
Salary: £65,000
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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

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 Content Development, London

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
QA Limited
Academic - HE - Management - Academic HE Title Head of Content Development, London Contract type QA HE Ltd Permanent Job advert Head of Content Development (digital learning) QA Higher Education, London Based, Hybrid Working Are you a visionary leader with a passion for digital learning and academic excellence? QAHE is seeking a dynamicHead of Content … Developmentto 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 associated third parties. Oversee the creation and publication of teaching materials to meet programme deadlines. Develop and optimise content More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Development

Bedford, Bedfordshire, 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 click apply for full job More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 85,000 Annual
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Head Of Development

Stretford, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Club L London
design proudly in-house in the UK; with premium quality, exceptional fit and affordable style at the forefront. Collaboration, communication and curiosity drive our extraordinary workforce - an ambitious team of diverse, experienced and up-and-coming talents that we think you'd fit right into. A role at Club L is more than a job, it's a lifestyle … for the innovative, inspired and intuitive thinker. The Role Club L London are one of the UK top fashion brands. Reporting into the Chief Technology Officer, we are looking for a talented Head Of Development to join our growing tech team. This role is based out of our Manchester HQ, with 1 day a week … solving with talented colleagues then this is the ideal role for you. Roles a nd Responsibilities Manage & grow thedevelopment team (Front-end & Back-end Developers) Take ownership and oversight of existing integrations, working with the team on ongoing improvements Guide the team on architecture, development & maintenance of future integrations Work closely with the Data Team building big More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Network Automation Development

Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
You will be working for one of the UK's leading telecommunications companies - they are reimagining connectivity and upgrading the UK. Whether they are transforming their ways of working or their Networks, Automation is a key critical enabler as they rollout the next generation of connectivity for their customers.As Head of Network Automation Development, you will lead the automation development teams across Fixed, Mobile & B2B networks. You will lead, scale, and develop a team of over 30 developers across internal and external resources, ensuring best practice and code quality is maintained whilst they scale up delivery. You will work with product teams, OSS architecture, and business analysts to ensure maximum value … is delivered across scaled scrum teams. You will recruit, develop and lead multiple development squads across internal and external resources. Assess use cases in backlog, work alongside Solution Architects to do strategic use case design and design tactical solutions with strategic outcomes in mind. Analyse LLD's, develop and create workflows (when required). Approve Code reviews before merge More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £700 - £795 per day
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Head of Network Automation Development

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays
You will be working for one of the UK's leading telecommunications companies - they are reimagining connectivity and upgrading the UK. Whether they are transforming their ways of working or their Networks, Automation is a key critical enabler as they rollout the next generation of connectivity for their customers. As Head of Network Automation Development, you will lead the automation development teams across Fixed, Mobile & B2B networks. You will lead, scale, and develop a team of over 30 developers across internal and external resources, ensuring best practice and code quality is maintained whilst they scale up delivery. You will work with product teams, OSS architecture, and business analysts to ensure maximum value … is delivered across scaled scrum teams. You will recruit, develop and lead multiple development squads across internal and external resources. Assess use cases in backlog, work alongside Solution Architects to do strategic use case design and design tactical solutions with strategic outcomes in mind. Analyse LLD's, develop and create workflows (when required). Approve Code reviews before merge More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £700.0 - £795.00 per day + Up to £795 per day Inside IR35
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Head of Software Development

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Halian Technology Limited
A leading UK-based retailer is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Software Development Manager to lead engineering teams across its shop and contact centre platforms . This is a critical role for someone passionate about driving technical delivery, enabling cross-team collaboration, and modernising enterprise systems at scale. This role is remote with occasional office … visits. You'll work closely with product, architecture, and delivery leads to shape the future of omnichannel retail technologyensuring teams build secure, scalable, and maintainable systems that enhance customer and colleague experience. Key Responsibilities: Lead multiple development teams delivering core retail and contact centre solutions Enable modernisation and reduce legacy dependency through technical leadership Align development practices … Continuous Delivery, and DevOps principles Guide teams through complex delivery cycles in hybrid delivery environments Drive collaboration across engineering, product, infrastructure, and architecture Required Skills & Experience: Strong track record of leading software development teams in enterprise environments Deep understanding of modern architecture patterns (e.g. microservices, event-based systems) Experience overseeing large-scale transformation and system modernisation initiatives More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Head of Software Development

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Halian Technology Limited
A leading UK-based retailer is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Software Development Manager to lead engineering teams across its shop and contact centre platforms . This is a critical role for someone passionate about driving technical delivery, enabling cross-team collaboration, and modernising enterprise systems at scale. This role is remote with occasional office … visits. You'll work closely with product, architecture, and delivery leads to shape the future of omnichannel retail technologyensuring teams build secure, scalable, and maintainable systems that enhance customer and colleague experience. Key Responsibilities: Lead multiple development teams delivering core retail and contact centre solutions Enable modernisation and reduce legacy dependency through technical leadership Align development practices … Continuous Delivery, and DevOps principles Guide teams through complex delivery cycles in hybrid delivery environments Drive collaboration across engineering, product, infrastructure, and architecture Required Skills & Experience: Strong track record of leading software development teams in enterprise environments Deep understanding of modern architecture patterns (e.g. microservices, event-based systems) Experience overseeing large-scale transformation and system modernisation initiatives More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Head of Automation Development

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Morgan McKinley
Our client is looking for a Head of Automation Development to lead, scale and inspire their CTO automation development teams across Fixed, Mobile and B2B networks. You'll head up a high-performing group of 30+ developers, driving innovation, code quality and delivery excellence.This role is a rare opportunity to blend strategic leadership with … hands-on technical direction, working across cutting-edge automation, microservices and emerging AI/ML concepts, all in the context of large-scale transformation. What you'll do: Lead, grow, and mentor multiple development squads across fixed, mobile and B2B networks. Drive the design and delivery of automation solutions, breaking down silos and creating synergies. Oversee code … quality, coding standards and ways of working. Work with product teams, architects and analysts to maximise delivery value. Shape strategic use cases, design tactical solutions and explore innovative tools and libraries. Foster a continuous improvement culture, ensuring delivery is efficient, scalable and secure. Promote data-driven decision making and agile best practices. What we're looking for: Experienced leader More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £700 - £800 per day
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Head of Hardware Development

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited
Managing the development of super-fast electronics Looking for a new management challenge in a rapidly growing and highly successful company? This role might be a good choice for an experienced hardware-engineer-turned-manager able to make a long-term contribution to the success of this team as their business expands globally. This company develops ultra … performance by leveraging the latest silicon and coding techniques. We are seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager with excellent project and people management skills coupled with a strong technical understanding of high speed electronics and FPGA-based development. To succeed in this role, you will be pragmatic and collaborative by nature, with strong organisational skills and the ability to foster … communication between the development teams and the end users of their work. Your industry background will have given you an acute appreciation for the issues that can arise in hardware development and the importance of good design and thorough testing to prevent expensive errors. You will need: An impressive track record of building and leading More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Head of Development
England
10th Percentile
£61,250
25th Percentile
£65,000
Median
£85,000
75th Percentile
£147,500
90th Percentile
£150,000