Head of Development (Trust Retail)
- Hiring from
- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Company Description:
Trust Payments is an MFSA-regulated in Malta; and an FCA-regulated company in the UK. We provide a range of payments and commerce solutions, with market-leading technology and data insights.
We offer innovative payment methods and cutting-edge technologies, with a truly global presence. Our global offices cater to the most demanding business sectors, including retail, travel, hospitality, forex, and financial services.
Driving value for our clients and demonstrating genuine care for their success, is a core value of ours. We also believe in striving to build a better, more sustainable tomorrow and believe in conducting our business ethically, driving social and environmental change.
We have a passionate, collaborative, and diverse culture that recognizes that every employee contributes to our business success.
Find out more at www.trustpayments.com.
Trust Payments have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development (Trust Retail) to join our Trust Retail team.
Location: Hybrid - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
***During your 3 months period, you'll be based in the office full-time, after 3 months, you'll have the opportunity to move to a hybrid working pattern.
Please note that due to the nature of this role, all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview at our Bournemouth office.
***Our New Bournemouth Office
- 🏢 Top floor offices with stunning sea views
- 🌿 Roof terrace — a great spot to recharge
- 🎱 Social area complete with a pool table
- 📍 Central Bournemouth location
- 🏖️ Just a 15-minute walk to Bournemouth beach
- 🎉 Regular social events to keep the team connected
How will you make an impact in this role?
Follow and encourage all members of the software department to adhere to the expected development standards across the core code base and expected development processes. Provide suggestions and improvements to coding standards and processes
This role includes participation in an on-call Rota, providing 24/7 support coverage for a one-week period approximately every 5 to 6 weeks (subject to Rota size at any given time).
- On-call allowance: A fixed additional payment is provided for each on-call week, compensating for your availability during that period
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL): Where work is carried out significantly outside of standard working hours, TOIL will be accrued accordingly
What We Expect of You, Day To Day:
Development & Process
- Implement and continuously refine Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies to improve developer velocity
- Oversee and optimise development processes, identifying and implementing improvements as needed
- Align Jira workflows with delivery methodologies, implementing efficiencies where appropriate
- Collaborate with the Delivery team to adapt working methodologies to situational demand
- Uphold and facilitate agreed Agile ceremonies to support effective Sprint execution
- Enable development teams to achieve Sprint and project goals across multiple concurrent workstreams
- Coach and motivate Development Managers and Senior Developers to develop their team leadership skills and problem-solving abilities
- Help establish a culture of psychological safety where developers and testers feel comfortable taking risks and learning from failure
- Engage with customers and stakeholders to resolve issues and develop solutions
- Communicate effectively with customers across in-person and remote settings
- Represent the team in customer-facing ExCo and planning sessions
- Have a comprehensive understanding of Trust Retail's software products, and how they operate and interact
- Collaborate with the Head of Technology to evaluate and define the technologies, frameworks, and languages adopted across the software department
- Partner with the Head of Technology in reviewing and approving high-level architectural decisions
- Oversee the creation of job descriptions for both new and existing roles
- Lead the end-to-end hiring process for development resources, ensuring selection of the most qualified candidates
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 year managing SaaS Development teams
- Experience in delivering cloud base products.
- Experience in managing large enterprise customer implementations.
- People management experience in delivery and operation teams
- Understanding of Retail SaaS solutions – for example Inventory Management
- Strong stakeholder management
- Business and technical skills
We offer comprehensive benefits to support our team members and their families' well-being.
Our robust benefits package includes (subject to local office benefits policy):
- Be part of a dynamic, market-leading Fintech experiencing rapid growth
- Flexible work arrangements tailored to role requirements and business needs
- Comprehensive wellness initiatives, including mental health resources supported by internally qualified mental health first aiders
- Extensive leave provisions, encompassing annual, volunteering, and birthday allowances
- Progressive family-oriented policies and benefits, including Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
- Robust compensation package, including pension scheme, healthcare plans, and life assurance
- Regular corporate events fostering team cohesion and company culture
- Diverse company culture and global working environment
- Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities
Offer of employment with Trust Payment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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Ready to revolutionize fintech? If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
Our Talent Acquisition Team will review your application promptly. We'll contact successful candidates via email and phone to discuss the next steps, including our inclusive interview process.
Additional Information:
Trust Payments is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We are a growing business with an aspiration to create a truly inclusive working environment, where each employee can reach their full potential. We celebrate the differences that exist within our teams. We encourage our people to bring their own opinions and thoughts to work, to be authentic and help us to innovate. We do this by embracing people as individuals, and appreciating that what works for one person, doesn’t work for everyone. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of race, heritage, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
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