My client operates in the short‑term insurance domain and is seeking a Development Manager to lead and stabilize their development function. This is a senior leadership role focused on delivery reliability, production stability, and maintaining strong engineering standards in a complex, regulated environment. Youll be responsible for overseeing development delivery, managing and mentoring developers, and ensuring that technical decisions align with business and client needs. While this is not a hands‑on coding role, it is also not an administrative management position, youre expected to engage at a technical level, challenge solutions, and guide the team when complexity or risk increases. What youll be responsible for: Leading and managing the development department in a delivery‑driven environmentOverseeing planning, prioritization, and execution of development workEnsuring delivery timelines are met while maintaining technical qualityManaging workloads, risks, dependencies, and production stabilityMaintaining development standards, code review practices, and release disciplineProviding technical leadership around design, architecture, and problem‑solvingSupporting and mentoring developers through regular performance discussionsIdentifying skills gaps and development needs within the teamEnsuring documentation, processes, and technical standards remain currentCommunicating progress, risks, and resourcing needs to business leadership This role suits someone who enjoys ownership, accountability, and being trusted to run a function properly. Skills & Experience: Minimum 810+ years experience in software developmentMinimum 35+ years experience in a development management or leadership roleProven experience managing development teams in a delivery‑focused environmentStrong understanding of the full software development lifecycleExperience with release management, production risk, and delivery governanceAbility to engage technically (architecture discussions, code reviews, solution design)Experience in the short‑term insurance industry (strongly preferred)Confident communicator who can work across technical and business stakeholders Qualification: Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience. Proven leadership and technical credibility are prioritised. Connect with us on