22 of 22 Head of Development Jobs in the UK excluding London

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

About The Company An exciting start up Tech company based in Manchester who have recently secured investment funding to fuel the growth of the business and the further development of their product. About The Role An experienced and visionary Head of Development to lead our development team and drive the execution of our technical strategy. This role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of software development projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and robust solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping the technical roadmap, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management Lead and … inspire a team of software developers and technical leads. Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide coaching and career development. Build and maintain a high-performing, motivated, and collaborative development team. Strategic Planning Define and implement development strategies aligned with business goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise projects and manage expectations. Oversee architectural decisions and ensure technical More ❯

plus car/car allowance Benefits: 33 days holiday, pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme About the Job As our Head of Business Development for Technology you will drive new business growth and profitability of the business in the sector this is a hunting role. Responsible both for direct … selling and developing existing accounts growth (with account leads) both in the UK and Internationally, you will ensure a competitive advantage is maintained through robust commercial arrangements. As part of your key responsibilities youll: Prospect, hunt, and hone targets through to tender and business wins to meet or exceed set targets Develop a strong matrix relationship and collaboration with … all key stakeholders in the business in order to support success Support development of the sector growth strategy identifying key segments and target customers to deliver the target growth Implement the sector business development plan and track success and failures for feedback and strategy evolution Support the creation and evolution of the marketing plan, with the More ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 … 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 organization Ideal Candidate Thrive on innovation, sustainability, and making a real difference in the community. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to mental More ❯

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 ❯

Everyday Health Group - Pregnancy and Parenting is the world's leading digital parenting resource, reaching millions of new and expectant parents every month through our global websites, mobile apps, online communities, email, and social platforms. Our vision: A world of healthy pregnancies, thriving children, and confident parents. As the world's partner in parenting , we are passionate about … leveraging technology to enhance our customer journey, drive growth, and maintain our competitive edge. We are seeking an experienced Head of Digital Development to deliver our digital product and platform evolution . This critical role will be responsible for helping set and implement our digital strategy, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for our customers across web … app and email. Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire,United Kingdom Reporting To: Chief Growth Officer Key Responsibilities: Help set and deliver against the digital development strategy and roadmap, aligning it with the company's business objectives, marketing goals, and customer needs. Identify and evaluate emerging digital technologies and trends, proposing innovative solutions to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and business 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 additional family members Life 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 for an astute sales leader to take up the reigns to execute our strategic growth objectives and take MASS from a £50m SME, to a £100m More ❯

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 ❯

A major public sector transformation programme is looking to engage a seasoned Head of Development and QA to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of modern digital services. This strategic leadership role offers the opportunity to shape technical standards, influence organisational culture, and oversee end-to-end delivery across multiple product lines. Role Overview You'll … manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of developers and QA professionals, ensuring the design, build, and release of high-quality, secure, and user-focused digital services. Acting as a key bridge between delivery teams and senior leadership, you'll be responsible for driving engineering excellence and ensuring delivery outcomes are met with precision and efficiency. You'll … infrastructure, product, and programme leads to maintain alignment on business priorities while instilling robust technical practices across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Lead cross-functional teams across development and quality assurance Define and uphold engineering best practices, coding standards, and test automation strategies Support the successful delivery of key digital programmes, including new feature rollouts and More ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

Are you an individual who can walk into a room of senior stakeholders and immediately start building trust? Do you know how to sell technical services and solutions in a way that truly resonates with decision-makers? Are you a driven, strategic thinker with a passion for technology and a proven track record of winning and closing high … known for creating cutting-edge, user-centric digital products for some iconic B2B and B2C brands, including JCB, Rolls-Royce and Center Parcs. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Business Development to join our team and be pivotal in driving the next stage of our growth. This exciting role is responsible for shaping and … executing Atomic's new business strategy, driving growth by targeting the right opportunities and converting them into high-quality client partnerships. You will lead all aspects of the sales process, inclusive of lead generation and opportunity management, to closing deals. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a hands-on More ❯

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 ❯

We're looking for an ambitious, creative, and energetic fundraiser to help take the Royal West of England Academy (RWA) into its next chapter. The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is proudly independent, receiving no regular public funding. We thrive thanks to the generosity of individuals, trusts and foundations, creative partners, and commercial income. Following a … strategy to support this next chapter, growing income from trusts and foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships, and fundraising campaigns. Our goal is to build a resilient, values-driven model of development that reflects the RWA's ambition and supports our engaging, life-changing work. Whether you're an experienced development lead or a brilliant consultant seeking a … meaningful partnership, this is an opportunity to make your mark at one of the UK's most beautiful and historic art galleries. We've got big ambitions, and we hope you share them. How to apply: If you'd like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Ren Renwick, Director RWA, at . More ❯

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-high-speed electronics and software for bespoke use within a competitive and fast moving business sector. Their technology … 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 ❯

oversee the full release lifecycle - from planning through deployment - ensuring stability, speed, and quality across environments. Key Responsibilities Build and manage release schedules aligned to project milestones Coordinate across development, QA, operations, and change teams Lead deployment planning and ensure minimal service disruption Track and mitigate risks throughout the release cycle Maintain clear stakeholder communication and reporting Drive improvements … to processes and automation Requirements Proven experience in software release or delivery management Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices Familiar with tools like Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-team coordination Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) is a plus Agile environment experience preferred Kindly forward … you know someone who might be a great match, feel free to refer them - we'd love to connect with experienced professionals in your network. ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are More ❯