Head of Development

Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK?s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.

From this continued success we are now looking to recruit a Head of Development to allow us to continue our exciting growth plans.

Our aim is to take the service we offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what?s available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with our values. Does that sound like something you?d like to be part of?

As a Head of Development, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and leading our five dynamic development teams. This pivotal role requires a strong leader with proven management qualifications and experience to drive our development efforts and ensure the successful delivery of our technical projects.

Role responsibilities;

• Lead, mentor, and manage five teams of full stack developers and testers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the development department
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with other departments, including product management and business stakeholders, to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Monitor and report on development progress, addressing any issues that arise
• Promote best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the development teams, leveraging new technologies and methodologies.
• Manage resource allocation and team capacity to optimise productivity and project outcomes.
• Oversee release management processes to ensure timely and successful software releases.

Key skills required;

• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
• Proven management qualifications and experience, with a track record of successfully leading multiple development teams.
• Ability to make strategic decisions and solve complex problems
• Experience with Laravel, PHP, and LAMP stacks
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills ? a people person above all.

So, why would you want to work here?

We have a great working environment and we?re an ambitious business. We achieve so much because of our people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It?s a truly collaborative place to work.

At Propel, we embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you?ll never be too far away from colleagues.

This a remote role with occasional travel to the Newport office if possible.

Benefits you can expect:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Competitive Salary
• 2 additional days holiday after 5 years? service
• Buy additional annual leave
• Private Medical Insurance (opt in)
• Opt in Medicash Payment Plan
• Subsidised gym membership at £15 a month
• Half day seasonal shopping
• Auto enrolment pension ? 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility
• Life Assurance 3 x basic salary
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Company events and reward schemes

We are proud to be a member of Stonewall?s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion.

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