Development Team Lead: Build Scalable, User‑Centred Digital

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

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.