Development Manager

Microsoft background? Happy to be more hands-off with coding? Already managing or leading a small development team?

Come and join a fast-growing, values-driven B Corp as their Development Manager, bridging the gap between developers and senior management, stakeholders and 3rd parties.

They’re modernising and re-developing their core market-leading product which is integral to their goal to grow by 300% in the next 3-4 years.

Sound good?

What skills you’ll be needing

• Microsoft development background (.Net, Azure, IIS, SQL Server).
• Wide experience in Software Development project management methodologies and tools (e.g. Prince2, PMP, Agile, JIRA).
• Experience in managing small development teams.
• Knowledge of software development full lifecycle.
• Experience of integrating systems.
• Use of tools for managing Software Development projects (e.g. JIRA).
• Experience of documenting software requirements for large projects.
• Coding standards, best practices & reviews.
• Knowledge of security and data protection requirements for systems that handle PII.

What you’ll be doing

As Development Manager, you’ll oversee the redevelopment and continuous improvement of their bespoke platforms, managing the full lifecycle of development projects, from conception through to deployment and maintenance. This includes defining project scope, developing detailed project plans, contracting software development partners and managing projects to ensure successful execution.

You’ll maintain and manage the relationship with a third-party development team in the short-term with a view to growing an in-house team in the long-term.

You’ll have the ability to work closely with stakeholders of varying technical levels to gather requirements, establish clear project goals and ensure that all project deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
You’ll very much be the bridge between the developers and the business units.

What you’ll get in return for your talents

Alongside a competitive salary (up to £85K) there’s plenty of great benefits with this one. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative, ambitious and progressive team for a true market-leader. There’s an annual discretionary bonus (possibility of up to 125% of your monthly salary), 26 days holiday + bank holidays, enhanced parental leave, pension, volunteering leave, discounts on products, Perkbox, socials and more.

There’s also dedicated learning and development time and you’ll genuinely feel that your work is supported with a strong collective sense of values and purpose.

What’s next

Like the sound of this one? Able to get to Bristol 2-3 times a week? If so, send your CV asap!