Ithika Recruitment Ltd

Software Team Manager / Software Development Manager / Team Leader ideal step-up or next meaningful move Thetford, Norfolk Hybrid 3 days in the office (driving required due to location) £50,000 £55,000 + benefits 25 days holiday, 11% pension, life assurance, EAP, flexible working, and more You might not have the title but may already be the go-to person in your team, mentoring colleagues, organising delivery, shaping estimates and translating ideas into action. Or you might already be leading a team and looking for work that feels more meaningful. Either way, here s that rare opportunity to take ownership, lead a capable team, and make a genuine impact. We re looking for a Software Team Manager / Dev Manager to guide, support and develop a busy, collaborative team. You ll bring clarity, direction and structure - not micromanagement - and help the team deliver high-quality software across a varied project landscape. You don t need to be hands-on coding, but you do need a solid understanding of how software is built. SQL knowledge is a real advantage too, as many of their applications are data-driven. You ll be leading a team of nine, mainly mid-level and junior, supported by a couple of seniors. They work across a large suite of applications and databases, covering everything from maintaining existing systems to new feature development and greenfield builds. The core tech stack includes Java, Glassfish, OCI and Oracle. There s also a small PHP team and React Native for mobile. You ll be supported by an excellent IT Director - an experienced, people-first leader who ll help you succeed, share the load, and ensure you have the tools, training and development to grow your career. This organisation is a UK charity doing genuinely important and unique work, integral to the national ecosystem. Their software underpins internal operations, research, outreach, and public engagement, so the work you and your team do really matters. Whether you re a Senior Developer or Team Lead ready to step up, or an established Software Development Manager, Test Manager, Delivery Manager or Project Manager looking for a more meaningful role with flexibility, this could be the perfect next step. A great team, a supportive leadership culture, interesting challenges, and purpose-driven work. What are you waiting for? Apply now or contact Simon at Ithika Recruitment for a confidential chat. Ithika Recruitment partnering world-class talent with world-class companies.

Data Analyst / Report Writer SQL and Excel Clacton-on-Sea Must drive, due to location Around £35,000 p.a. plus benefits Are you an Excel wizard with strong SQL skills and a love of all things data? Are you ready to own data for a company, step up and be the reporting expert in the team? This is it. You love data, Excel is a old friend and you know SQL beyond joins and grouping. You excel at report writing and are craving the extra responsibility to be relied upon to be the report writer in the team. You want to work with expert colleagues who will support and challenge you, helping you be the best you can be. When I first went to see them, I met James and Matthew who have been there six and 14 years. Why? I asked. "Because there's always something new, a new request, a new challenge, something new to investigate. The role constantly evolves and challenges you." You love data but you also like talking with people, solving problems, investigating and supporting their reporting needs. Helping users with data requests, supporting the sales teams presentation with data, insights and more and preparing the boards quarterly report, meeting pack etc. with graphs, insights and information. Your SQL is strong but you want to refine it and learn more. Excel is your second language and you take pride in being a subject matter expert. You'll work in a close-knit team of 6 with great support from colleagues. You'll work most closely with Matt and James, the department leads, and take the reporting responsibility away from them (they will always be on hand to help, guide and support you). Career progression is real here, we'd expect you to become an internal expert and start gaining promotion within two years, forming knowledge across the systems and working towards SME (subject matter expert). The role is based on-site in Clacton-on-Sea so you must be able to drive and be happy to be in the office. The company is a stable, well-established, world renowned electronics specialist. They have offices in Clacton, USA, Germany and the Czech Republic and are continuing to grow carefully and sustainably. They're a great business that really look after their people and your career. Benefits include 25 days holiday (plus bank), Life Insurance, access to occupational health, therapy, nutritionists, health checks, online GP access, mental health support, discounted BUPA, free spa and gym membership, opportunity to travel, regular staff events, career progression, paid training and more! If you love data, report writing, SQL and Excel and want a role that is constantly evolving, challenging you and where you will progress and grow then please apply now or contact Simon at Ithika Recruitment for more information and a confidential chat. Ithika Recruitment, partnering world-class talent with world-class companies.