Job Description

Are you a visionary Software Development Manager looking to lead a team of talented developers in a dynamic and rapidly growing logistics organisation? If you have a passion for driving cultural change, building digital capabilities, and delivering top-notch software solutions, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, and Europa Warehouse. Europa Worldwide Group has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years. With over 16 sales offices in the UK and Ireland, Europa also have offices in Europe and international sites including, Hong Kong, China, India and Dubai.

As one of a team of Software Development Managers, you will play a pivotal role in leading a section of our development department. Your responsibilities will include driving cultural change, shaping and delivering the software development life cycle, and providing support and mentorship to your team for growth and success.

Our Ideal Person:

Proven experience in managing and leading a team of software developers in an agile environment, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and techniques, with a track record of managing the full product life cycle to meet customer/user needs. Strong understanding of demand management analysis and planning activities, ensuring effective resource allocation and timely project execution. Demonstrated ability to align product management objectives with overall business goals, effectively planning and authorising work to achieve organisational objectives. Excellent project management skills, maintaining a register of business requests and efficiently routing project management requests. Proficiency in evaluating and adopting emerging technologies, identifying potential impacts, threats, and opportunities for the organisation. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, motivating and mentoring team members to achieve measurable results and agreed objectives. A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving, fostering individual skill development and personal growth. A strong commitment to upholding and promoting the company's core values, known as 'Our Approach to Business.'

In this role, you will:

Maintain a register of business requests and effectively route project management requests, providing timely status updates. Implement demand management analysis and planning activities for efficient resource allocation and project execution. Manage the full product life cycle, ensuring customer/user needs are met through appropriate product development methods and tools. Align product management objectives with overall business goals, authorising and planning work accordingly. Effectively manage resources within the team to meet current and planned demand. Foster a high-performing culture within the team to achieve measurable results and agreed objectives. Encourage individual development of skills and capabilities in line with team and personal goals. Play an active role in formal organisational processes, such as recruitment, reward, promotion, and disciplinary procedures. Lead the identification and assessment of emerging technologies, evaluating potential impacts, threats, and opportunities for the organisation. Ensure compliance with the company's core values, 'Our Approach to Business.'

What you can expect from us:

An excellent salary package plus car allowance Remote working option Europa Rewards Scheme, offering discounts on the latest technology, vouchers, gym memberships, and more The opportunity to develop, progress, and work within a rapidly growing global organisation A fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work/life balance Collaborating with a team of talented individuals with a great work ethic who also know how to have fun! Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption leave Employee Wellbeing Programme Comprehensive benefits including life insurance, death in service, car/car allowance, laptop/phone, and company events
If you are ready to take on this exciting and challenging role in our progressive organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Please note - if you submit your CV, you are giving Europa Worldwide Group Ltd and its subsidiaries consent to hold your personal data.

Europa Worldwide Group are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note that an offer of employment is subject to the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Experience:

Management: 1 year (required) Software development: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Blyth S81 0UE