Head of Development

University Centre Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Head of Development to lead a dedicated team focused on high-quality digital solutions. In this hybrid role, you will combine technical expertise with commercial insight, influence innovation, and enhance the department's direction. Successful candidates will have strong management experience, proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies including React and Node.js, and skills in managing hosting environments. The institution offers a competitive salary and a friendly work culture with hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

5% pension contribution

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Company healthcare plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Must have management experience.
• Strong technical background with a focus on both front-end and back-end development.
• Solid experience with hosting environments and dedicated servers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated development team producing high-quality technical solutions.
• Define the direction of the department and deliver technically strong and commercially valuable work.
• Guide and support junior developers while evolving processes.

Skills

React

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

PHP

Node.js

Git

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Head of Development – Leeds (Hybrid: 3 Days On Site)

My client is investing heavily in their development capability, expanding far beyond beautifully built, SEO‑optimised websites into bold, innovative digital campaigns and bespoke web technologies. This is an opportunity to step into a strategic, influential role where your technical expertise directly shapes the future of our agency. As Head of Development, you'll combine hands‑on ability with commercial understanding, leading a talented team while driving forward new ideas, new products and new revenue opportunities. If you want a role where your voice matters and your work makes a visible impact across the business, this is it.

What You'll Be Part Of

• You will lead a dedicated development team focused on producing high‑quality technical solutions. Working closely with the Head of Digital, you'll help define the direction of the department, ensuring we deliver work that is both technically strong and commercially valuable.
• You'll set the standard for best practice, guide and support junior developers, and continuously evolve our processes so we stay ahead of industry trends. You'll also play a key role in shaping custom builds, driving new capabilities, and ensuring our digital offering continues to grow.

What You'll Bring (Must have management experience)

• They are looking for someone with a strong technical background, a problem‑solver with creative thinking, and someone who understands both the detail and the bigger picture.
• You’ll need solid experience across front‑end and back‑end development, particularly with React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and Node.js.
• You’ll also bring confidence in managing hosting environments and dedicated servers, along with strong communication skills to keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Experience with Git, pipeline tools and standard development cycles is essential.
• Additional experience with other CMS platforms, advanced frameworks, SEO or performance optimisation is advantageous.

What You’ll Gain

• This is a role where you can genuinely influence how the development function evolves.
• You’ll have the autonomy to innovate, the support to deliver your vision, and the opportunity to shape a team and department as the business continues to grow.
• They offer a competitive salary, a friendly and collaborative office culture, hybrid working (three days remote, two in the office), regular team events, flexitime, a 5% pension contribution, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site parking, a company healthcare plan, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and additional Christmas closure.

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