Application Development Manager

Grade A: £55,172 (National Framework) or £61,028 (London Framework – if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25). For exceptional candidates a higher salary may be available. There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home.

Contracted Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week. Talk to us about compressed hours or flexible working.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Home-based

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 11.59pm

Make a difference

Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in Technology that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it! As an Applications Development Manager, you’ll lead the creation of secure, reliable, and innovative applications that help us improve health and care for everyone.

Picture this

Imagine shaping solutions that make a real difference to how health and care services are delivered. You’ll be part of a team that turns ideas into impactful digital services.

• As an Applications Development Manager in Technology, you might get the chance to lead the design and delivery of automated, scalable application services that meet user needs.
• As an Applications Development Manager in Technology, you might get the chance to manage and develop a high-performing software engineering team, driving best practice and innovation across CQC. 

 The role

You’ll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you’ll:

• Lead software engineering capability: Manage and mentor a team of senior engineers and suppliers to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient services.
• Drive technical excellence: Oversee the design, development, and testing of applications, ensuring compliance with standards and best practice.
• Collaborate for success: Work closely with stakeholders to align solutions with business needs and user requirements.

 Show us 

We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:

• Proven leadership experience: Managing and mentoring software engineering teams in an agile environment, driving best practice and continuous improvement.
• Technical expertise: Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and techniques, CI/CD pipelines, and modern application development using .NET, D365, Power Platform, and Azure services.
• Delivery track record: Designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable applications, including experience with modern web frameworks such as React or Angular. 

 Compliance

To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right towork in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for therole. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Someroles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next steps
If you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous.  Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.

You can read the full details of the role in the Job Description

If you’d like to have an informal chat about the role you can contact – Shuaib Butt, Deputy Director of Engineering; Shuaib.Butt@cqc.org.uk. For general enquiries, please email recruitment@cqc.org.uk. 

 The Benefits

Weoffer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 23.7% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see our benefits page for the full list.

Equity for all
We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether they’re a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds). If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.
We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process, we’ll work with you to remove any barriers. Visit our accessibility page for more on this. If you’d like to chat, please contact recruitment@cqc.org.uk. Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for interview or within your role these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make.
We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See our ED&I page for more about this.
We welcomeapplications from everyone, and colleagues can find supportand community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any:

• Age
• Sex
• Gender identity or expression
• Sexual orientation
• Religion or belief
• Ethnicity
• Disability

Values and vision
We are guided by our core values, which shape our work and our culture.
Excellence – being a high-performing organisation.
Caring – treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Integrity – doing the right thing.
Teamwork – learning from each other to be the best we can.
We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.

A Note on AI
AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind:

•        AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience.
•        Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively.
•        Do not copy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience.
•        Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity and may lead to your application being withdrawn or termination of your employment.