Head of Development & Tech Strategy

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

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.