Head of Development

Head of Development required by a market-leading, award-winning business to lead their software development function in Swindon. This hybrid role offers 2-3 days per week on-site with flexibility.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the delivery and quality of all software development projects. The successful candidate will lead a team of developers, ensuring technical excellence, innovative solutions, and alignment with business objectives. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development, QA, DevOps, and IT support teams to deliver high-quality software and infrastructure.
  
  
• Define and implement strategic software development plans in line with organisational goals.
  
  
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
  
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, review outcomes, and provide guidance.
  
  
• Monitor project progress and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend beneficial solutions.
  
  
• Maintain adherence to technology standards and best practices across all development teams.
  
  
• Communicate technology strategies clearly to internal teams and across the organisation.
  
  Skills and Experience
  
  
• Proven experience in senior leadership roles, with the ability to motivate and manage high-performing teams.
  
  
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
  
  
• Expertise in agile methodologies and cloud-based technologies (AWS experience desirable).
  
  
• Advanced SQL skills for data analysis and problem solving.
  
  
• Solid understanding of web application development, security, session management, and best practices.
  
  
• Experience designing robust software architectures and delivering scalable solutions.
  
  
• Proficiency with modern frontend and backend technologies, relational databases, and operating systems.
  
  
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage teams in a collaborative environment.
  
  Benefits
  
  
• Competitive salary with annual review
  
  
• Flexible hybrid working
  
  
• Generous holiday allowance plus an extra day for your birthday
  
  
• Employee discount schemes
  
  
• Life assurance cover
  
  
• Pension with company contributions
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling services
  
  
• Access to rewards and discount programmes
  
  
• Free on-site parking
  
  This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled development leader to take ownership of a dynamic team and shape the delivery of innovative software solutions