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# Head of Web Development

- **Company:** Hybrid
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Web Accessibility, Amazon Web Services, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Web Development, Drupal, Google Analytics, Performance Tuning, Acquia, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Platforms, Google Data Studio, Gitlab, Bitbucket, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2825795415-head-of-web-development

## About the Role

* Significant experience in web development, with a strong track record of leading development teams in an agency or consultancy environment.
 * Deep expertise in at least one enterprise CMS platform (Drupal strongly preferred), with working knowledge of others.
 * Experience managing distributed or offshore development teams and navigating the challenges that come with that.
 * Comfortable with client-facing work, translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and hold your own in a pitch.
 * Strong grasp of web accessibility standards (WCAG), performance optimisation, and security best practice.
 * Experience with hosting platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and CI/CD tooling (GitLab, Bitbucket, or similar).
 * Familiarity with analytics tools (GA4, Looker Studio, BigQuery) and how they integrate with web platforms.
 * A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset; understanding how to balance technical ideals with commercial reality.

## Description

* Lead and manage the web development team across onshore and offshore locations, ensuring quality delivery, capacity planning, and professional development.
 * Own the technical architecture and standards for web projects, with a focus on CMS platforms, including Drupal, Squiz, DXP, and Sitecore.
 * Oversee the full project lifecycle from scoping and estimation through to launch, working closely with project managers, designers, and account teams.
 * Drive best practice in front-end and back-end development, accessibility, performance, and security across all client builds.
 * Contribute to business development activity including RFP responses, technical proposals, and client presentations.
 * Collaborate with the Director of Technology on platform strategy, tooling decisions, and technology roadmap.
 * Support the ongoing development and integration of Hybrid's Intelligence Hub products within client web estates.
 * Manage hosting and infrastructure relationships (e.g. Pantheon, AWS, Acquia) and ensure robust DevOps practices.
 * Champion continuous improvement in development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, code review processes, and QA standards.
 * Stay current with trends in higher education digital services, CMS technology, and web development practice, feeding insights back into the team and wider business.


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