Hays Business Support

Senior Software Engineer (PHP / Laravel) 50-60,000 Lincoln (office based 5 days per week) Full Time Permanent There's something quite rewarding about working on a platform that sits right at the centre of how an organisation operates. This is one of those environments where the technology really matters. It supports day-to-day activity, connects multiple organisations through a shared system, and continues to evolve as demand grows. We're working exclusively with a Lincoln-based organisation that has developed a well-established, multi-tenant SaaS platform used across a national customer base. It's a product people rely on, not something sitting on the sidelines, and they're now looking to strengthen their engineering team with the addition of a Senior Software Engineer. You'll be joining a small, experienced team of three senior engineers who take genuine ownership of the platform. It's a collaborative setup where ideas are shared, standards matter, and people are trusted to get on with their work. Your focus will be on developing and improving backend services in Laravel, building out API's, and ensuring the platform remains stable, secure and scalable as it continues to grow. A key part of the role is understanding how the system performs in the real world. When issues arise, whether that's performance, data integrity or unexpected behaviour, you'll be one of the people who takes responsibility for getting to the root of the problem and fixing it properly. This will suit someone who enjoys working through complex challenges and seeing things through to a long-term solution. There's also a clear opportunity to shape how the platform evolves technically. That includes improving CI/CD pipelines, refining deployment processes, and contributing to decisions around cloud infrastructure and architecture. If you want a role where you can influence how things are done, not just deliver against what already exists, this offers that scope. They're looking for someone with a strong background in PHP and Laravel, combined with a broader engineering mindset. You'll be comfortable working across application and infrastructure layers, and you'll take pride in producing high-quality, well-structured work. Just as important is your approach. Someone who thinks carefully, communicates clearly, and is comfortable taking ownership when it counts. The role is office based in Lincoln 5 days per week. We're keen to speak with candidates who live within a sensible commuting distance and can be part of a team that still values time together. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Will Taylor at Hays in Lincoln is the exclusive recruitment partner for this opportunity. If you'd like to find out more or for a confidential conversation, you can get in contact directly with Will. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company You will be joining a leading, global professional services organisation supporting one of its most strategically important market units. This business operates within a complex, fast-paced environment, delivering large-scale services to major public sector clients.With a strong focus on transformation, innovation, and people-led growth, this organisation offers the opportunity to work at senior leadership level, influencing both business strategy and workforce direction in a highly visible role. Your New role As HR Director, you will play a pivotal leadership role, reporting into the UK HR Director and working closely with senior business leaders. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering the people strategy for a large and complex business unit of 2,000+ employees.This is a hybrid, hands-on and strategic position where you will: Lead future workforce planning, aligning capability with client demand, digital trends, and business growth Drive talent attraction, retention and succession planning across critical roles Own employee engagement, culture, and inclusion, improving morale within a hybrid workforce Act as a strategic HR partner across major client engagements, bids, and transitions Partner with senior leaders to support business growth, performance, and transformation Provide coaching and challenge to leadership teams navigating change and complexity Lead across employee relations and industrial relations, including union engagement Champion D&I initiatives across the workforce Embed data-driven decision making using people analytics and reporting This role is based in Shropshire with an expectation of on-site presence 3 days per week, alongside flexibility to travel between office, home, and client sites. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will bring strong, recent experience operating at HR Director or People Director level (typically 3-5 years), ideally within a complex, matrix organisation.You will also demonstrate: Proven experience managing large-scale populations (2,000+ employees) Strong background in transformation, workforce planning, and organisational design Ability to influence and coach senior stakeholders at executive level Deep expertise in talent management, engagement, and culture building Experience navigating complex employee relations environments, including unions Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link people strategy to business outcomes Experience using HR data and analytics to inform strategic decisions Exposure to regulated or public sector environments (advantageous) What you'll get in return Day rate of 400- 550 (PAYE only) Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension Opportunity to work in a high-impact, senior leadership role Exposure to large-scale transformation programmes and major client engagements A hybrid working model offering flexibility and variety What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)