Web Development Team Manager

pib Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in web development is seeking a Web Development Team Manager to lead a centralized team overseeing a multi-brand estate of over 100 websites in Europe. Responsibilities include shaping web platform strategy, ensuring robust architecture, and fostering a high-performing team. Applicants should have strong expertise in WordPress, governance, and experience in regulated industries. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working and holiday options

Pension and life insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading web development teams.
• Hands-on expertise with WordPress and Sitecore.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead PIB's centralized web platforms across Europe.
• Ensure robust and scalable WordPress and Sitecore solutions.
• Drive architecture and development operations.

Skills

Leadership in web development

Hands-on expertise in WordPress

Understanding of web architecture

Experience with analytics standards

Knowledge of GDPR compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Web Development Team Manager

We re looking for Web Development Team Manager to lead PIB s centralised web platforms, overseeing a large multi-brand estate of more than 100 websites across Europe. You ll help shape and deliver our web platform strategy driving architecture, development, operations, and security while ensuring our WordPress, WP Engine, and Sitecore solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to business goals.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience leading web development or platform engineering teams across a multi-site, multi-brand environments
• Hands-on expertise with WordPress, WP Engine, and Sitecore, including governance, deployment, optimisation, and security
• A strong technical background and practical understanding of modern web stacks, architecture principles, APIs, and integrations
• Experience implementing analytics, optimisation, and accessibility standards (e.g. GTM, WCAG) to enhance site performance and user experience.
• Deep knowledge of governance, compliance, and security best practices (GDPR, cookie consent, data protection) for enterprise-scale platforms.
• A track record of building high-performing development teams, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder skills, with the ability to partner effectively with marketing, IT, infosec, and infrastructure teams to deliver outcomes

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience and relevant certifications
• Experience delivering digital platforms in a regulated industry such as insurance or financial services
• Exposure to large-scale web platform integrations or consolidation projects
• Familiarity with Agile ways of working, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as Jira and Confluence
• A background working with international and multilingual teams

Why Join Us?

We offer more than just a job, we provide a place to thrive. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working and holiday options
• Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance
• Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteering and charity support days

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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