Overview

Head of Development & Systems at Superior Wellness | CIPD qualified

Job Title: Head of Development & Systems

Reporting to: Managing Director

Aim of the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Development & Systems to lead the transformation of our core business systems. Our current Laravel system, in place for over 10 years, is business-critical but requires significant modernisation to support our fast-growing organisation. This role will be pivotal in evolving our technology landscape to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency across all business functions.

The successful candidate will define the technology roadmap, lead a talented development team, and oversee system architecture improvements while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of existing systems. You will balance strategic innovation with operational excellence, ensuring we continue to meet the demands of a global, high-growth company.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the long-term technology strategy, driving modernisation of our monolithic Laravel system into a scalable, future-ready architecture.
• Lead and mentor the development and systems team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership to align system development with business objectives, ensuring technology enables rapid growth.
• Ensure system reliability, security, and performance across all business-critical functions.
• Manage third-party technology partnerships and vendors where relevant.
• Oversee the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Introduce best practices in Laravel development, system integration, and DevOps to improve efficiency and resilience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior development, systems, or IT leadership role, ideally within a scaling or high-growth organisation.
• Strong track record of managing and modernising Laravel-based monolithic systems.
• Deep understanding of system architecture, PHP frameworks, software development lifecycle, and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with immediate operational priorities.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience building and scaling technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.

About Superior Wellness

Superior Wellness is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of premium hot tubs, swim spas, and wellness products. We are one of the world’s fastest-growing companies in our sector, recognised for innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. With significant growth plans ahead, this role will play a critical part in ensuring our Laravel systems can scale with us and support our ambition to become the global leader in premium wellness products.

Our Core Values

We are a values-driven business and look for team members who reflect our culture. All candidates must align with our company values:

• Discipline - We get things done efficiently and effectively
• Responsibility - We own the problems and solve them
• Consistency - We are better today than yesterday
• Trust - Delivering exceptional service beyond expectations
• Integrity - We do what we say we will
• Team – We work together, respect each other, be honest and protect the team

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus benefits (DOE)
• Annual performance- related pay review scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Annual reward and recognition scheme
• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Onsite fully equipped gym and fitness classes
• Discounted healthy meals and breakfast options, including fresh fruit
• Reward, Recognition and Wellness programme
• Onsite parking

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a passionate and driven team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and interest in the role addressed to Carol Smith, Group Head of HR.

Superior Wellness Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

In line with GDPR regulations (25 May 2018), we will retain your personal details for the purpose of our recruitment process only. If you are not selected for the role, your data will be destroyed. We will not share your information with any third parties.