Software Development Manager - Preston

Software Engineering ManagerPreston (Hybrid)Permanent£65,000The OpportunityWe''re looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead, develop, and support a growing team of engineers working across a modern digital platform landscape.This is a people-first leadership role focused on building a high-performing engineering culture, driving quality, and supporting engineers to grow and succeed. You won''t own delivery roadmaps directly-instead, you''ll ensure the engineering capability behind them is strong, scalable, and sustainable.You''ll act as a trusted leader, mentor, and escalation point, working closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Delivery, DevOps, QA, and Architecture.What You''ll Be DoingPeople Leadership andamp; DevelopmentLine manage engineers across multiple teams and platformsRun regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planningSupport career growth, coaching, and progression pathwaysFoster an inclusive, high-performance engineering cultureAct as a safe and trusted escalation pointEngineering Quality andamp; StandardsChampion best practices in coding, testing, and deliveryPromote strong engineering discipline (CI/CD, code reviews, etc.)Balance delivery pressures with long-term technical healthIdentify and mitigate quality risks earlyCapability BuildingCoach engineers to deepen technical expertise and judgementIdentify skill gaps and drive learning initiativesSupport mentoring and knowledge sharing across teamsResource ..... full job details .....