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.