Head of Software Development

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Job Title: Head of Software Development

Location: Barnet, North London

Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Full Time Permanent

Head of Software Development Role

As Head of Software Development, you'll lead the Software Development and DBA team (19 headcount total with a direct report Team Leader) in delivering against demand, ensuring that departmental and business objectives are achieved, in addition to developing and contributing to an engaging, empowering and motivating working environment, and overall culture.

An excellent opportunity for you join the Group IT leadership Team, reporting to the Group Director, IT & Business Systems, leading the way in being a Cromwell Ambassador showcasing your expertise in leading Scrum teams and having the overall drive to deliver great IT services.

We promote empowerment, flexible working and a personal development culture within IT. We encourage all team members to have the working life they desire and need, for us it's about contribution to the overall business goals and strategy.

We are in exciting times at Cromwell, as we continue with our ambitious growth plans and great place to work journey.

Head of Software Development Role responsibilities include:

* Functional Manager duties including budget creation, stakeholder management and relationship building with partners, suppliers, internal / external teams and resource allocation

* Create and maintain a positive employee culture of good communications, customer care and continuous improvement

* Attract, retain and develop talent in the function

* Undertake incident, problem, change management and project work across the organisation

* Ensure the correct Change Control Systems and IT Controls are implemented, maintained and followed - leading through experience and knowledge of complicated software projects

* Code Review, but not hands on development

* Work with suppliers and colleagues to assist in transformation and shared projects, contributing to the strategic aims of the department and organisation - utilising project management methodology and agile practices, where appropriate, to enhance communication and assist in planning for any development or change

* Plan, co-ordinate and chair team meetings and regular project development progress reviews involving other departments/stakeholders

The ideal Head of Software Development:

* Authentic leadership skills with proven people management experience and a strong desire to develop talent within a complex multi-national environment

* A deep understanding of Agile Methodology and experience of leading scrum teams

* Able to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical users at all levels of an organisation

* Experience of using Agile Methodologies and Project Management techniques

* Knowledge of IT controls / change control environments and their requirements

* Understanding of development languages and environments

* Computer based degree or equivalent Business qualification / equivalent experience

* Continuous improvement (CI/BI) mind-set

What you'll get in return

The chance to join an organisation with ambitious growth plans and one where colleagues truly matter. Our people focus incudes engagement, development opportunities and career path, diversity and the ability to influence. Benefits include a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

About the organisation:

Cromwell is a subsidiary of W.W. Grainger, a U.S. Fortune 500 industrial supplies business.

Cromwell has been established for over 50 years and is a supplier of maintenance, repair and operations type products, offering an unrivalled choice of products to all industries, professions and trades.

From cutting tools to personal protection products and from precision equipment to abrasives and power tools, our extensive range brings together all the major brands and more in an unrivalled selection available from a single source.

We also offer a diverse profile of technical and specialist support, which ranges from in-depth product expertise, to on-site solutions to enable you to maximise performance.

We offer next day delivery or collection from our nationwide Stock Centres, supported by an overnight UK logistics network.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to carry out this role then apply today!