Software Development Manager (12 Month Fixed Term)

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and inspiring Software Development Manager to take ownership of delivering and supporting high-quality software solutions that meet the evolving needs of the business. This role blends technical expertise with people leadership. You’ll lead, organise and manage software development activity within an agile environment, ensuring delivery is efficient, well-governed and aligned to business priorities. From resource planning and workload management through to implementation and post-release support, you’ll play a pivotal role in the end-to-end delivery lifecycle.

You’ll be responsible for leading and developing a team, creating an environment where individuals are engaged, supported, and empowered to perform at their best. This includes regular coaching, performance conversations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Planning and allocating work to optimise team performance and meet delivery timelines.
• Monitoring progress, managing risks and clearly communicating updates to stakeholders.
• Maintaining high standards across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including secure development, testing and documentation.
• Overseeing system implementation, release coordination and post-implementation support.
• Contributing to broader project management activity.
• Promoting the effective use of IT systems across the organisation.
• Helping shape best practice in a fast-paced, agile delivery environment.

About You

We are looking for a strong technical leader with a passion for delivering high‑quality software and developing others. You should bring a balance of hands‑on technical understanding, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire and lead teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.

With experience of leading or managing teams within a technical or software development environment, you will have a strong understanding of software development methodologies and the full SDLC. You’ve worked effectively in Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban and bring solid technical knowledge across programming, system design, and modern development practices. Being comfortable working within project teams, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, and you understand the importance of risk and control when working in regulated environments; financial services experience is a bonus.

Alongside your technical background, you bring excellent leadership and organisational skills, with a genuine ability to motivate, support, and develop others. You should be able to manage multiple priorities, remain effective under pressure, and communicate with confidence, able to influence, challenge, and engage stakeholders at all levels. You have a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement, and the ability to see the bigger picture by understanding the business impact and risk of technical decisions. Most importantly, you enjoy working collaboratively and being part of a team that learns, grows, and succeeds together.

About Us

The Newcastle Building Society Group comprises of Newcastle Building Society, Manchester Building Society, Newcastle Financial Advisers and Newcastle Strategic Solutions. Our purpose, connecting our communities with a better financial future inspires and directs our activities.

The Group provides traditional financial services, helping people own their own home, plan and manage their finances and operate a 32-branch network across the North-East, North-West, Cumbria and Yorkshire. Our Strategic Solutions subsidiary owns the UK’s leading savings management platform and provides managed technology services to new challenger banks and other established providers. As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you.

What do you get in return?

• Financial Corporate bonus scheme (on target 10%, up to a maximum 15%)
• Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Annual performance related pay reviews
• Colleague mortgage scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
• Access to our financial advisers
• Access to a range of high street and online discounts
• Work/Life Balance: A 35-hour weekly contract - We are happy to talk flexible working and welcome discussions
• 30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• The option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ holiday
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days’ home based)
• Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthood
• Health and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance
• Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gyms
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Cycle to work scheme

Recognising there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we’re committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you.