Development Team Lead

The Scouts Association UK; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected charity organization in the UK is seeking a leader to build and manage a new digital development function. The role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills to support over 150,000 volunteers and 400,000 young people. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to inclusivity, this position aims to enhance digital tools for community support. Join a friendly, mission-driven team dedicated to impactful technology solutions.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus additional days at Christmas

Flexible working hours

Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management skills required.
• Ability to be both strategic and hands-on in approach.
• Excellent problem-solving skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a new multidisciplinary development function.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching for the team.
• Oversee design, development, integration, and maintenance of digital services.

Skills

Strong leadership and people-management skills

Problem-solving skills

Strategic thinking and hands-on abilities

Prioritization and decision-making

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a new multidisciplinary development function, including developers
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and line management for the team
• Take a hands‑on role in development and technical problem‑solving
• Oversee the design, development, integration and ongoing maintenance of volunteer‑facing digital services
• Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, scalable and user‑centred

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people‑management skills
• Ability to be both strategic and hands‑on
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Skilled in prioritisation and decision‑making, particularly in fast‑moving delivery environments

About the Team

The Digital team at Scouts exists to make life easier for our 150,000+ volunteers and to ensure our 400,000+ young people can access safe, modern, inclusive digital services. We’re a friendly, mission‑driven group who genuinely care about building technology that makes a difference.

We work in a culture where people are trusted to use their expertise, encouraged to grow, and supported to try new things. Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate – our architects, business analysts, UX designers, product and delivery managers work together to solve real problems for real users.

This is a brand‑new leadership role within the Technology & Digital team, giving you the chance to shape how we build, run, and continually improve the digital tools that thousands of volunteers rely on every day.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Benefits

• We are an award‑winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas.
• Flexible working hours.
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department.
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary.