Location: Aylesbury - 3 days a week onsite
Sector: Non-Profit, Higher Education
Benefits: LGPS - up to 18%, 30 days annual leave + bank holidays and university closure over Christmas
We’re partnering with a university who is going through an exciting period in their digital journey. We're hiring an Enterprise Systems Manager but in reality, this is a player-coach role for someone who wants to lead a team, shape systems, and stay close to the technical detail.
If you’re currently a Senior/Lead Developer or in a management role and feel stuck between:
* wanting to step up into leadership
* but not wanting to lose hands‑on technical influence
This is exactly that bridge.
Why this role
* You won’t just manage a team, you’re getting the opportunity to set standards, build and motivate one, across both development and application support.
* You’ll take ownership of business‑critical integrations and live production systems, shaping how they evolve and improve.
* Real opportunity here to stay close to the tech influencing architecture, solution design, and delivery decisions, not just managing from a distance.
* And importantly, there’s a clear progression path into senior leadership, giving you room to grow beyond the role.
What we're looking for
* A background in .NET / C# and Azure environments
* Experience working with APIs, integrations, or complex systems
* Exposure to live/production environments or application support
* Experience mentoring, leading, or supporting other developers
* Confidence working in Agile delivery environments
Environment: You’ll be working across a complex enterprise landscape, using Azure, integrations, and modern development practices, within a collaborative, delivery‑focused team.
If you’re looking for a role where you can step up, stay technical, and have real influence, it’s worth a conversation.
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