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This is a hybrid role based at our Doncaster Group Support Centre, with 2-3 days a week onsite. Our Application Development Team works closely with the Test Team and plays a vital role in delivering high-quality software solutions across the DFS Group supporting projects,resolving bugs, and managing business-as-usual enhancements, driving innovation and maintaining system excellence.In this role, youll manage incoming development requests and queries from across the Group, ensuring work is prioritised effectively and delivered to a high standard. Youll also champion best practice and compliance with key frameworks and processes including software development methodologies, coding standards, security compliance, and change management. About DFS Were home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably. At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether youre supporting our brands or serving our customers, youre helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but were united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do. Everyone Welcome Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you What you'll be doing In this role, youll: Key Responsibilities ? Provide leadership and line management for the Group Software Development team. ? Contribute to the Group Software Development & Test strategy and drive the delivery of the teams road map and objectives. ? Serve as the first point of contact within the business for all software development matters. ? Ensure software development policies and procedures are up-to-date, compliant,and aligned with industry best practices. ? Oversee the delivery of all work including project initiatives, bug fixes, and the BAU development backlog ensuring high quality and timely completion. ? Implement KPIs and reporting to monitor team performance, workload, and support effective performance management. ? Lead change initiatives, simplifying processes and improving routes into the team to enhance efficiency and performance. ? Build and maintain strong cross-team relationships to create opportunities and overcome challenges benefiting the wider department. ? Drive team development, including coaching, long-term training plans, and addressing skills gaps. ? Plan and manage sprints: oversee backlogs, sprint planning and reviews ? Manage third-party relationships: ensure service levels are met and attend service reviews as needed. ? Standardise ways of working: define consistent processes, reporting, and delivery across the business. ? Monitor and maintain quality: track working standards, identify issues, and implement improvements. ? Maintain the knowledge base: keep software development documentation up-to-date. ? Resource management: monitor availability, capacity, and skills gaps to meet operational demand and SLAs. ? Team development: provide coaching, training, and cross-skilling to improve responsiveness, retention, and succession planning. ? Risk management: identify, mitigate, and manage risks across the function and business. ? Foster continuous improvement: drive problem-solving, efficiency, and a culture of innovation. ? Remote team management: effectively lead and support remote team members. The role is for you if... Were looking for experience in: ?Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities ? Strategic and Team Leadership: provide clear direction, inspire performance, and drive results across the team. ? Integrity and Ownership: uphold the highest professional standards, take ownership of challenges, and proactively resolve issues. ? Resilience and Results: navigate adversity, manage challenging situations, and deliver outcomes with commitment and focus. ? Relationship Management: communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels,manage demand, incidents, changes, and strategic initiatives. ? Conflict Resolution: handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate to achieve positive outcomes. ? Stakeholder Engagement: build strong internal and external relationships, including suppliers and partners, to support IT and business objectives. ? Decision Making: prioritise effectively based on risk, impact, and urgency; breakdown complex problems; make timely, sound decisions to resolve issues. ? People Management & Development: coach, mentor, and develop team members;recruit the right talent; set clear objectives and drive high-performing, customer-focused teams. ? Team Leadership: build trust, respect, and collaboration across teams; create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. ? IT Asset & Cost Management: strong understanding of managing assets and controlling costs in an IT environment. ? Proactive & Results-Oriented: self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills. ? Proven Track Record: demonstrated success in delivering outcomes and leading teams effectively. Experience / Qualifications: ? Management of teams to deliver successful outcomes ? 3-5yrs management experience in a Software environment within a retail organisation ? Degree (or equivalent) in Computi ng/IT or a related field, or have equivalent IT industry experience ? Budget control / cost management ? Significant experience of formal risk & workload management within defined processes and frameworks ? Self starter can work under own initiative DFS Benefits Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsburys, ASOS, and IKEA Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay TPBN1_UKTJ

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone . We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected. We're always looking to connect with talented individuals who can help shape the future of our business. Interview process: Two Stage Interview Process Working pattern: On Site role including Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings - it’s a must! We’re committed to supporting diversity and enabling everyone to perform their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, just let us know how we can support you. The Corby Site EHS Manager will deliver EHS expertise to drive high performance EHS teams with a view to ensuring that processes and systems are legally compliant, continuously improving and in deployed in accordance with the Weetabix Standard for Health and Safety and Weetabix Environment Standard. • Shape and manage the deployment of the EHS strategy within the Cluster, ensuring alignment with central EHS processes., • Provide EHS leadership at the Corby site to achieve EHS KPI goals and drive accountability in production teams., • Lead health & safety initiatives across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Transport, and Security, serving as a liaison with the central safety team., • Develop and maintain colleague competence through coaching to comply with regulations and achieve zero accidents and incidents., • Ensure talent development in the EHS team through effective recruitment, training, and collaboration with Union partners., • Support incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning., • Drive closure of non-conformance actions through strong relationship management., • Coordinate with senior stakeholders and facilitate visits with regulatory agencies like HSE and EA., • Create and manage factory risk registers aligned with WFC strategies, leading to improved compliance and reduced incidents., • Oversee delivery of risk-based projects to enhance safety and environmental protection., • Implement the WSHS audit programme to achieve the Green Standard., • Extensive proven experience in a senior Safety Health and Environmental Management role., • Demonstrated experience managing a team, change management and project management., • Experience of managing safety at a manufacturing site, or a lead role., • Ability to create, maintain and update all elements of Safety Health & Environmental Management., • Must have a high level of leadership skill and exhibit an exceptional level of motivational ability., • Ability to interpret UK Law and keep up to date with current industry thinking and developments., • Coaching and influencing skills used effectively with all levels of stakeholders, particularly production managers and front line teams., • Proactive change agent able to build advocacy at senior level. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work. • Annual bonus 10%, • Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us), • 25 days annual leave increasing with service, • Annual Salary review, • Healthcare plan, • Continued investment in your personal development, • We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days additional annual leave, • Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership), • The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities, • Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave, • Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care, • Working Parents Support Group Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship. #HaveYouHadYourWeetabix Benefits Check out our website for more information: • Annual bonus, • Double matched ER contributed pension scheme, • Annual Salary review #HaveYouHadYourWeetabix