Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering ManagerChester£55,000 - £60,000 + BenefitsThe RoleAn established and growing organisation is looking for a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead and support a software engineering team.This is a practical leadership role - not a purely managerial position. You''ll be responsible for improving delivery, introducing structure, mentoring developers, and remaining technically involved where required.You''ll work closely with senior leadership, taking ownership of day-to-day coordination, planning, and team performance.Key Responsibilities for the Software Engineering ManagerLead and coordinate a small team of software developersManage priorities, workload planning, and delivery schedulesImprove processes, communication, and team accountabilityRun stand-ups, sprint planning, and delivery reviews where appropriateMentor and support developersStay hands-on with development when neededOversee DevOps, deployments, and release processesAlign development output with business prioritiesContribute to building a scalable and positive engineering cultureExperience RequiredExperience leading or mentoring software developersStrong software development backgroundProven ability to manage workflows and prioritiesExperience with Agile / Scrum methodologiesDevOps / CI/CD and deployment experienceAbility to balance technical quality with commercial outcomesComfortable working in a fast-paced environment Personal AttributesApproachable and people-focusedSelf-motivated ..... full job details .....