Software Engineering Manager – Front-End React Team

Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 Days/Week Onsite)

Drive Innovation in a Fast-Growing, Start-Up Inspired Environment

We’re partnering with a fast-scaling global business looking for a Software Engineering Manager / Front-End Lead to lead their React/TypeScript squad. This is a chance to build and inspire a high-performing front-end team, shape UI platforms, and work on innovative products with an AI-driven edge.

What You’ll Lead:

• A front-end team of 6–8 engineers, responsible for building and maintaining complex, business-critical systems using React and TypeScript.
• End-to-end delivery of scalable, robust front-end software, from design to deployment.
• Fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and engineering excellence, with hands-on mentorship and team growth.
• Driving technical decisions, code quality, and best practices across the front-end stack.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience leading high-performing front-end teams, ideally with React/TypeScript.
• Hands-on coding experience in front-end development, with the ability to guide and inspire your team.
• Interest in AI technologies and integrating innovative approaches into front-end solutions.
• Experience in fast-paced, agile environments, ideally with a start-up or scale-up mindset.
• A passion for team development, mentoring, and delivering real-world impact.

What’s on Offer:

• Lead a collaborative, ego-free engineering culture in a high-growth company.
• Influence front-end strategy during a pivotal period of international expansion.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and clear career progression.
• Hybrid working: 2 days per week onsite in a modern Manchester HQ.