Bolton (moving to Manchester) | Full-time | 4-day working week
If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely shape how an agency builds, delivers and scales, this is one of those rare ones.
You’ll be joining an ambitious team with an impressive portfolio of clients, a clear vision for where they’re heading, and the appetite to do things properly.
This isn’t a sit-back leadership role. It’s hands-on, strategic, and not for everyone. But if you like being in the detail and influencing the bigger picture, it’s a unique offering.
The role
You’ll lead the development function while staying close to the work. Writing code, solving problems, and shaping technical direction.
- Own end-to-end delivery across web and platform projects
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and headless CMS architectures
- Work with SQL, PostgreSQL and database-driven systems
- Manage hosting environments, servers, DNS, domains and deployments
- Get involved in CI/CD workflows, testing, QA and performance optimisation
- Scope, plan and price technical work
- Drive better processes, workflows and development standards
- Build internal tools, dashboards and automation
- Play a key role in how AI, automation and agentic workflows are rolled out across the agency
A blend of builder, leader and strategist.
What they’re looking for
- Experience with WordPress, Next.js and modern frontend/backend builds
- Comfortable working across infrastructure, hosting and deployment
- Experience in fast-paced, client-facing environments
- Able to own projects from idea through to delivery
- Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Someone who improves how things are done, not just maintains them
Why it’s worth a look
- 4-day working week
- Hybrid: Monday to Thursday in the office, Wednesday from home
- Great agency with strong momentum
- Impressive portfolio of clients
- Real opportunity to shape development and AI direction
- High trust, high ownership environment
- A role where you’ll genuinely have impact
Mirai believes in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. It welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, understanding that a range of perspectives strengthens both its team and the teams of its partners. This is just one of the ways that they’re taking positive action to shape a collaborative and diverse future in the workplace.
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Head of IT Development in Manchester employer: Mirai Talent
As an Azure Data Platform Lead at this large global organisation, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. The company offers exceptional employee growth opportunities, including access to cutting-edge technology and professional development programmes, all while being part of a diverse team dedicated to excellence in data governance and architecture. Located in a vibrant area, the organisation also provides competitive benefits that enhance work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
