Job Description

Job Introduction

About us

Do you aspire to work in a welcoming, innovative, forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive organisation where you can also learn and develop? YPO might be the perfect fit for you!


With 50 years of experience, YPO has been dedicated to supporting the public sector. Our journey began five decades ago when 13 local authorities united to streamline their purchasing needs and enhance efficiency, forming the organisation we know today.


As a 100% publicly owned entity by our 13 member authorities, we ensure that our profits are reinvested into our public sector customers, offering even greater value for money. Discover more about our company and culture at Start a career at YPO | YPO.


YPO is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.
If this position is advertised as a full-time role (37 hours per week), YPO is pleased to consider requests for flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and job-sharing opportunities. We are committed to supporting work-life balance and encourage candidates to discuss their preferred working patterns with us.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint to the role of

IT Development Team Lead

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As a member of the IT Team, this role is integral to YPO's internal development function, supporting the IT Development team of developers, apprentices, and contractors to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative software solutions. You'll champion best practices, introduce cutting-edge technologies, and ensure our development processes are aligned with business goal and industry standards.

Please note:

Although flexible working, including remote options, is available, this role requires up to three months of initial office-based work. Ongoing weekly office presence will be determined with the IT Development Manager thereafter.

About You

As YPO continues to expand, we are seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our team. Drawing from the skills and experience section of the , we seek someone who has:

A degree in Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience. In-depth knowledge of C# In-depth knowledge of .NET, ASP.Net, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, APIs, and Git. Strong experience with Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, and Agile methodologies. Proven ability to lead and mentor development teams, manage resources, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. A commitment to continuous professional development and staying ahead of industry trends.

For a detailed description of the role and required skills, please refer to the job description attached below.

What's in it for you?

We are proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

Generous annual leave, from 24 days a year, plus 8 days statutory bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas Local Government Pension through West Yorkshire Pension Fund A comprehensive health and wellbeing package Flexi scheme and flexible working options available (please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview) Family friendly policies Cycle to Work scheme Subsidised canteen Free parking available

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or for any additional support, please contact

Helen Unwin on

07743 921374 or helen.unwin@ypo.co.uk.


Interview are scheduled to take place the week commencing 9th February, in-person at our office in Wakefield.