Web Development Team Manager

hireful; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Reading is seeking an experienced Web Development Team Manager to lead their centralised web platforms. This role involves overseeing a large multi-brand estate of over 100 websites across Europe, driving architecture, development, and security while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has proven leadership in web development and hands-on expertise with WordPress, WP Engine, and Sitecore. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working and holiday options

Pension and enhanced parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading web development or platform engineering teams across multi-site environments.
• Hands-on expertise with WordPress, WP Engine, and Sitecore.
• Strong technical background in modern web stacks and architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead PIB's centralised web platforms and oversee a large multi-brand estate.
• Shape and deliver web platform strategy, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Partner with marketing, IT, infosec, and infrastructure teams.

Skills

Leading web development teams

WordPress

Sitecore

APIs and integrations

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

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.

On joining us you’ll bring with you;

• 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

Benefits

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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