Development Team Lead

The Scouts Association UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide charitable organization in Greater London seeks a leader for its new multidisciplinary development function. You will have the opportunity to shape, maintain, and improve digital services used by over 150,000 volunteers. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, is strategic yet hands-on, and excels in problem-solving. With flexible working hours and numerous benefits, this position promises to be rewarding both professionally and personally. Join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that values every voice.

Benefits

28 days holiday, increasing to 32 days after 2 years

Flexible working hours

Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

Qualifications

• Ability to be both strategic and hands-on.
• Skilled in fast-moving delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a multidisciplinary development function.
• Oversee the design, development, integration and maintenance of digital services.
• Take a hands-on role in development and technical problem-solving.

Skills

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent problem‑solving skills

Prioritisation and decision‑making

Job description

Overview

We are a friendly, mission‑driven group who genuinely care about building technology that makes a difference. This brand‑new leadership role within the Technology & Digital team gives you the chance to shape how we build, run, and continually improve the digital tools that thousands of volunteers rely on every day. The Digital team 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 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.

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

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity

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.