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Head of Development (.Net)
- Posted 22 October 2025
- LocationManchester
- Discipline Software
- Reference7276
Job description
JOB TITLE:
Head of Software Development (.Net)
LOCATION:
Manchester, Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
SALARY:
£85K per annum
THE BUSINESS:
C4S Search are working with a Software provider in the heart of Manchester. We are looking for a skilled leader to provide technical leadership and management of the development teams responsible for their software products, contributing to technical and product strategy while ensuring successful software delivery.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY SKILLS:
Benefits:
If you're a hands-on technical leader with a passion for driving innovation and building great teams, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your CV and cover letter to Charlotte Berry or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.
Head of Software Development (.Net)
LOCATION:
Manchester, Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
SALARY:
£85K per annum
C4S Search are working with a Software provider in the heart of Manchester. We are looking for a skilled leader to provide technical leadership and management of the development teams responsible for their software products, contributing to technical and product strategy while ensuring successful software delivery.
- Lead and manage a development team of 8, ensuring balanced workloads, knowledge sharing, and a positive culture while supporting career growth.
- Provide high-level technical leadership, including architecture decisions, code reviews, managing technical debt, and risk assessment.
- Collaborate across teams and senior management to ensure smooth operations, project delivery, and alignment with business priorities.
- Implement secure, compliant development practices alongside Quality, IT, and DevOps teams, driving continuous improvement and cyber security.
- Track team performance metrics, communicate progress, and provide strategic input to technical roadmaps and risk management.
- Minimum 5 years in software development, with 3+ years managing technical teams; strong leadership, mentoring, and recruitment experience.
- Expertise in web technologies (.NET, C#, Angular preferred) and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
- Proficient in agile and waterfall methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
- Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, release processes, and technical risk management.
- Solution-focused, diplomatic leader with excellent collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to work on high-impact healthcare technology
- A collaborative and values-driven culture
- Ongoing professional development and leadership progression
If you're a hands-on technical leader with a passion for driving innovation and building great teams, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your CV and cover letter to Charlotte Berry or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.