Are you looking to return to a career in Tech after a period away, or are you a recent engineering graduate looking for your first role?  Do you have a background or interest in development and/or engineering? Are you interested in overseeing all aspects of Software Delivery? 

If any of these relate to you, then our Junior Delivery Manager role could be the perfect fit!

Reach’s new customer value strategy puts our customers and their experience at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a Junior Delivery Manager to help us achieve this by ensuring we deliver great value software, on time and to budget.

Reporting to the Head of Delivery, you’ll work closely with Development and QA Leads to take delivery ownership of the requirements set out by the Product Managers. You’ll help to lead a cross-functional team of engineers supporting the team in the adoption of agile practices, planning software projects and overall making everything run smoothly.

Importantly, we recognise that this may be the first step in your career as a Delivery Manager, so you will receive all the guidance and support you need to help you learn and grow in the role!

Role Location

This role can be based remotely from home, and we are therefore open to candidates based across the UK. 

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

As a Junior Delivery Manager you will be responsible for the team management of one or more Agile software teams - but don't worry this isn't a line management role and you will be well supported to ensure you and the team succeed!

You will be responsible for fostering a great culture by being a strong role model and demonstrating great people leadership. You will have a continuous improvement mindset and be constantly looking for opportunities for improvement.

We’re looking for someone who understands how engineering works. You may be a recent engineering graduate, or someone returning to the Tech industry after a period away or even someone looking for a change in career focus. 

Previous experience of delivering software projects using Agile methodologies would be beneficial but isn't a requirement.

Importantly you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to communicate effectively - capable of inspiring collaboration between teams, influence and negotiating when required
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders to resolve problems as they emerge and ensure successful project outcomes. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. 
• A self-starter with a can-do, will-do attitude 
• Passionate about delivering for our loyal customers

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• 25 days holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years service with Reach, you'll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you'll be eligible after just six months employment
• As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone's invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest,
• Awesome career opportunities - you'll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels
• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.