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Head of Development

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Posted 11 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6PW, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Product Development position is available at a top 50 UK law firm with a salary of £60-65,000.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of hands-on software development experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • The role involves leading the internal software development team and driving innovation across the firm's digital landscape.
  • Key responsibilities include defining product strategies, championing best practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement scalable solutions.
  • The position offers flexible hybrid working, 25 days of holiday, private healthcare, and other benefits.

Head of Product Development

Location: you can be based in any of the following office Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, ChelmsfordTerm: PermanentFlexible Hybrid Working | UK Top 50 Law Firm | Strategic Tech Leadership Role

£60-65,000

Please note- *You will be required to visit the Ipswich office 1 day per week which is expensed*

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Product Development to join an established Law Firm. You will lead their internal software development team and drive innovation across their digital landscape.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the Product Development Team
  • Define and execute a product and development strategy that aligns with business goals and enhances user experience.
  • Champion best practices across DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and test automation.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver scalable, impactful digital solutions.
  • Drive the adoption of Microsoft Cloud technologies and M365 development tools including Power Automate, Logic Apps, and Canvas Apps.

About You

  • 6+ years of hands-on software development experience and 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and Azure DevOps practices.
  • Expertise in .NET, C#, React/JavaScript, microservices architecture, APIs, and automation frameworks.
  • Confident communicator and team builder with a passion for delivering business-focused solutions.
  • Proven experience leading projects through the full software development lifecycle in a complex environment.

What They Offer

  • 25 days holiday (rising to 30) plus Bank Holidays
  • Private healthcare with BUPA
  • Staff profit share and performance bonus schemes
  • Scottish Widows pension (5% employer / 5% employee)
  • Enhanced parental leave and paid CSR day
  • Electric car scheme and subsidised gym membership
  • Flexible hybrid working and "Dress for Your Day" policy

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.