Jobs

    Software Development Director - Manchester, United Kingdom - RecruitmentRevolution

    RecruitmentRevolution
    RecruitmentRevolution Manchester, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

    RecruitmentRevolution background
    Description

    Job Description

    You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started.

    We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter.

    Are you ready for your next mission?

    If so, we'd love to hear from you

    Role Info:

    Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat)
    Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week
    £120,000 - £140,000

    Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More
    Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required.

    Reporting to: CEO
    Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more)
    Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice
    Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023
    Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More

    Your Background/Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People/HR Tech.

    About us:

    We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services.

    We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile.

    By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency.

    We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it.

    Our Tech:

    Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower, is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business.

    Empower is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue.

    This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say:

    "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us".

    Do you have experience leading software development teams?

    We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower SaaS platform.

    In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value.

    Where you'll add value:

    + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers
    + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team
    + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives
    + Oversee the development life cycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment
    + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance
    + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality
    + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements
    + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower platform
    + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team

    About you:

    + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment
    + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget
    + Strong understanding of software development life cycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
    + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage
    + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus
    + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
    + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions
    + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products

    What's on Offer:

    + Life assurance
    + Pension
    + Holiday purchase scheme
    + Volunteering days
    + Long service awards
    + Contribution towards professional qualifications
    + Contribution towards membership fees
    + Employee assistance programme
    + Health cashback plan
    + And more .

    Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team.

    Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details.

    If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.



  • eFinancialCareers Manchester, United Kingdom

    **Director, Full Stack Development Team Lead** · **Position summary** · This Full stack Lead position provides technical design and development leadership insights within the Financial Markets Technology division responsible for the end to end design and delivery of IHS Markit's ...


  • Caravel Manchester, United Kingdom

    This is an opportunity to join a family owned real estate investor and developer as a Development Director. You can be based at their offices in Manchester, Leeds, or Sheffield. · Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your applic ...


  • Caravel Manchester, United Kingdom

    Job DescriptionThis is an opportunity to join a family owned real estate investor and developer as a Development Director. You can be based at their offices in Manchester, Leeds, or Sheffield. · Why this might appeal to you: · You will take the lead on some high profile projects ...


  • Caravel Manchester, United Kingdom

    This is an opportunity to join a family owned real estate investor and developer as a Development Director. You can be based at their offices in Manchester, Leeds, or Sheffield. Why this might appeal to you:You will take the lead on some high profile projects.The work will be div ...


  • Forsyth Barnes Manchester, United Kingdom

    Title: Data Director Location: Manchester - Hybrid · Salary: Up to £90,000 - £115,000 + Bonus · Contact: · Overview: · We are seeking an exceptional Data Director to spearhead our ambitious expansion plans and drive data-driven innovation for one of our key Retail clients. T ...


  • Nexus Elite Manchester, United Kingdom

    My client is a leader in the SME soft services facilities sector and differentiates themselves through the delivery of technology-led and quality-driven support services to the built environment. Due to growth, they are looking to recruit four Business Development Directors, spec ...


  • Start People Ltd Manchester, United Kingdom Full time

    This week i have met 1with a Global Parcel Top 10 network Delivery Business who have requirements across the UK for the following: Business Development Director - Circa £120,000 + BenefitsESSENTIAL - LARGE CORPORATE ACCOUNTS SALES.(National and International)Account Manager - Cir ...


  • Nexus Elite Manchester, United Kingdom

    Job Description: · My client is a leader in the SME soft services facilities sector and differentiates themselves through the delivery of technology-led and quality-driven support services to the built environment. They are looking to substantially grow over the next 3 years. Du ...


  • FS1 Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom

    Our reputable client is looking for an experienced Business Development Director join their business in this standalone role. The successful Business Development Director will work closely with the MD and will be responsible for sourcing and securing new business through their ex ...


  • Macstaff Manchester, United Kingdom

    You will like · Developing business in the North West from the Manchester office with Hybrid working for this global leader in commercial real estate services who's name will open doors for you · Their portfolio includes property investment, leasing, property management, faciliti ...


  • Barrington James Manchester, United Kingdom

    Barrington James has partnered with world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government and public health o ...


  • Apply Recruitment Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Data Director – Hybrid – Permanent – 100k to 110k plus 33% bonus and excellent benefits · Director level role leading the long-term development of a technology led organisations data strategy. Providing real leadership of people and management of the companies data strategy, C le ...


  • Creative Resource Manchester, United Kingdom

    Our client is a sizeable, long-standing agency in Central Manchester, who are looking to bring in a heavyweight Business Development Director. · Our Client They havea range of B2B and B2C clients across key industries, including Retail, Renewable Energy, Food & Drink, Health & We ...


  • Creative Resource Manchester, United Kingdom

    Our client is a sizeable, long-standing agency in Central Manchester, who are looking to bring in a heavyweight Business Development Director. · Our Client They havea range of B2B and B2C clients across key industries, including Retail, Renewable Energy, Food & Drink, Health & We ...


  • Forsyth Barnes Manchester, United Kingdom

    Title: Data Director · Location: Manchester - Hybrid · Salary: Up to £90,000 - £115,000 + Bonus · Contact: · Overview: · We are seeking an exceptional Data Director to spearhead our ambitious expansion plans and drive data-driven innovation for one of our key Retail clients. This ...


  • AtkinsRéalis Manchester, United Kingdom

    Reporting to the Managing Director and being a member of our Nuclear & Power EMEA leadership team, you will be the focal point for where our growth objectives and strategy comes together. The role will work closely with our Market Directors, Client Account Managers, work winning ...


  • The Portfolio Group Manchester, United Kingdom

    Job Title: Business Development Director · Manchester City centre · Annual Trip abroad for top earners - the team have just returned from 4 nights in Monaco · 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays · Day off on your birthday · Daily, weekly, and monthly incentives, games, and p ...


  • The Portfolio Group Manchester, United Kingdom

    Job Title: Business Development Director · Manchester City centre · Annual Trip abroad for top earners - the team have just returned from 4 nights in Monaco · 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays · Day off on your birthday · Daily, weekly, and monthly incentives, games, and prize ...


  • SYSTRA Manchester, United Kingdom

    Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and ...


  • Newman Stewart Manchester, United Kingdom

    Business Development Director - Packaging Automation UK · Are you a visionary in the field of packaging automation, eager to drive innovation and change in the industry? Newman Stewart is a leading executive search firm specialising in identifying top talent for our clients acro ...