Applications Development Manager

About Us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Our crews risk their lives every day to save those who are in danger of drowning, and our volunteers tirelessly raise the funds we need to support them. They need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them, and that’s where you come in! We are currently looking for an Applications Development Manager to join our Applications team. This role will leverage investment in new business solutions by looking for ways to develop applications that make it easier or more cost effective to save lives at sea.

Some of the benefits

• Salary - £49,492 to £58,226 (dependent on experience)
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cash plan
  
  

Your role

The successful candidate will establish and lead The Applications Team, responsible for identifying opportunities to develop and enhance applications through the creation of user-friendly and responsive web and mobile applications. You will play a critical role in in developing a small centre of excellence in front-end technologies and user interface development, helping the RNLI to deliver applications that will enhance engagement and satisfaction and ultimately, support those who are part of our mission to save lives. You will also help us establish effective product owners for our major hosted applications.

About You

To be considered as our new Applications Development Manager you will need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience (e.g. experience in applications / solutions development).
• Experience with MS technology, business systems analysis / business process transformation, software development and deployment.
• Understanding of design principles and performance optimisation techniques.
• Proven experience of working with senior level management to develop applications and/or applications improvements.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and project management practices is a plus.
• It is also desirable (but not essential) that you have an understanding of data modelling, data integration, and API consumption, and knowledge of Azure services and cloud computing.
  
  

If you are someone who is excited by new technology, making life easier for users and motivated to share your knowledge, has the people skills to inspire confidence in those at any level in the organisation, and wants to use your excellent technical skills to make a difference and help save lives at sea, apply today!

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.