Development Lead

Drive delivery. Lead teams. Enable high-quality technology solutions.

LEVEL 7

We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Development Lead to join our IT team, supporting the successful delivery of technology projects and products across the business.

This is a full time hybrid role and can be based anywhere across the network. There will be a requirement to attend Ansty as needed typically a minimum of quarterly attendance, although flexibility will be required depending on project demands, which may occasionally mean attending 2-3 days per week.

As a Development Lead, you’ll play a key role in leading cross‑functional teams and driving the successful delivery of technology projects from initiation through to completion. You’ll work closely with developers, stakeholders, suppliers, and business teams to ensure delivery aligns with business strategy, quality standards, and customer needs.

This is a high‑impact role where you’ll combine leadership, agile delivery, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement to deliver real business value.

Lead project & product delivery

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of IT projects and products
• Coordinate internal teams and external delivery partners

Drive agile delivery & continuous improvement

• Support and improve agile delivery frameworks and ceremonies
• Facilitate sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and delivery practices

Manage stakeholders & communication

• Act as the bridge between technical teams, stakeholders, and senior management
• Communicate project progress, risks, financials, and priorities clearly

Manage risk, performance & quality

• Identify and mitigate project risks, blockers, and dependencies
• Monitor delivery quality and ensure adherence to standards and SDLC principles

Support product vision & roadmap delivery

• Help shape and prioritise product backlogs
• Support roadmap planning and delivery alignment

You’ll be a confident and adaptable delivery professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving successful technology outcomes. You’ll thrive in collaborative environments and be comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Experience

• Proven experience leading IT project or product delivery
• Experience working with software vendors or delivery partners
• Experience leading cross‑functional technical teams

Skills

• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and delivery methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities
• Understanding of software development life cycles and technical delivery
• Ability to motivate teams and drive high performance

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life's special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work‑life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up‑to‑date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.