Job Description

Web Development Team Leader

KnowledgeBrief

Start Date:

from November 2025

Full-time,

Hybrid

-- We operate on a home-working model, but the candidate must be able to commute to Exeter once per week for in-person working days.

Salary:

From 40,000 per annum, negotiable dependent on experience



Closing date for application will be Monday 3rd November 2025

Ready to Shape the Future of Leadership and Business Management?

Want to help redefine how professionals learn and lead across the UK?

KnowledgeBrief

is a fast-expanding, innovative provider of educational, leadership, and management services. We run several invaluable, high impact training services via our cutting-edge digital platforms, learning content and workshops to drive results and deliver performance. Founded in 2005 with the aim to bridge academia and business, our effective learning tools have enabled us to build a diverse client base spanning industries such as media, financial services, government, retail, and several NHS Trusts.

What

You'll

Be Doing

We are seeking an experienced and driven

Web Development Team Leader

to join our digital team in Exeter. This is a hybrid working role, requiring regular in-person collaboration at our Exeter office. You will play a pivotal role in leading the development of our internal learning platforms, guiding a talented team of developers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital solutions that support our mission to bridge academia and business.




Learn more about our values and vision at www.knowledgebrief.com.

Web Development Team Leader - Why Work

With

Us?

At KnowledgeBrief, we are committed to fostering the joy of learning, providing access to cutting-edge research and theory through our bespoke e-learning platform. Our employee well-being initiatives include:


Investment in staff CPD, with study days each month for your own development and the opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification 5.6 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays and a two-week closure over Christmas/
New Year
Two weeks' paid short-term sick leave Access to our colleague well-being and benefits programme through Health Assured, including rewards, discounts and mental-health services and free counselling sessions. Opportunities to engage in exciting growth projects beyond your core role

Web Development Team Leader

- Your Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and ongoing improvement of our e-learning platforms Manage and mentor a team of web developers, strengthening a collaborative and innovative working culture. Run daily development standups and regular scrum meetings, ensuring agile best practices are followed. Work closely with the design team to translate requirements and wireframes into robust, scalable code. Oversee application testing, code reviews, and deployment processes to maintain
high standards of quality and reliability.
Drive continuous improvement of our platforms and processes by contributing ideas and technical solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, supporting the team in overcoming development challenges.

Ideal candidates will

showcase

some or

all of

the following experience:

Proven experience leading web development teams, ideally within an EdTech or SaaS environment. Strong background in developing web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks with proven experience of Angular (essential - our primary development framework), NodeJS, Firebase, GCP, and related technologies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Demonstrated experience running agile ceremonies (scrums, standups, sprint planning). User-oriented focus, with a passion for delivering innovative solutions. Comfortable with change and able to drive a solutions-focused approach within the team. Degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent commercial experience.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited by the idea of helping leaders grow, and growing your own career in the process, send us your CV and we will be in touch.





I look forward to hearing from you!

Nathan

People Partner



KnowledgeBrief




KnowledgeBrief is an Equal Opportunities employer. All qualified candidates will be considered.