Head of Development - Leeds

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 frontend and backend 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.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English