Unboxed Consulting
Salary starting at £53,182 (depending on experience). London, UK Hybrid - 2/3 days in the office. About the role This developer-focused role requires someone who has hands on experience working in small, cross functional teams, and is capable of building and maintaining early stage digital products or prototypes end to end, from first commit to deployment. You'll be comfortable working across the full stack, using established frameworks such as Ruby on Rails. We're looking for someone who is collaborative, proactive and focused on outcomes. You should be able to translate loosely defined ideas into usable products at pace, working closely with non technical colleagues throughout. You may also bring skills beyond software engineering - such as product thinking or design considerations. The successful candidate will also be available for out of hours support on a rota basis (for an extra payment). This will require knowledge of AWS (or transferable knowledge of another similar cloud provider). Prototyping and communicating This role prioritises speed, clarity, and delivering real value over pursuing complex or highly novel technical challenges. Great communication is also non negotiable in this role. You should be equally comfortable explaining complex technical ideas to non technical audiences and creating presentations that make everyone feel included. Implementing creative solutions that fit the need We are not looking for someone who knows everything about every possible topic, but we are looking for someone who can think outside the box to work collaboratively with clients to find solutions that fit their needs, whether that is helping them learn how to use a no code platform or setting up metrics dashboards. Most projects will involve prototyping at least one app, but some will not, so you will need to be able to proactively come up with new ideas and workarounds where necessary. Strong client and stakeholder relationships Many of our clients are navigating organisational change alongside digital transformation. You'll build trusted relationships with the people you work with, communicating clearly and confidently about progress, risks and decisions. You'll help clients understand agile delivery as genuine partners in the work, rather than passive recipients of status updates, and help them identify opportunities to expand our collaboration on future projects. Key activities Working with designers to create products specific to our clients' needs Reviewing and adapting existing codebases on occasion Participating in user research sessions Working with version control tools Writing extensive and reliable automated tests Collaborating with colleagues and clients in a way that demonstrates Unboxed's values of care and attention Contributing to presentations, slide decks and reports Reviewing technical colleagues' pull requests kindly and constructively Presenting your work during internal and external show and tells Adapting to new technologies and workflows such as AI assistants and agents Demonstrating best in class security practices Making products accessible by default Creating, consuming and documenting modern APIs Keeping up to date on the latest technology developments so you are able to recommend the most appropriate solutions and tools Ruby and Ruby on Rails preferred Cloud infrastructure such as AWS or GCP Git TDD/BDD SQL (preferably MySQL or PostgreSQL) HTML and CSS Experience working with AI tools/agentic workflows Experience working in an agile environment Open source contributions Experience setting up and maintaining UNIX systems Understanding of continuous integration and delivery Core competencies and behaviours Naturally collaborative Good communicators (written and verbal) Adaptable Comfortable with uncertainty and complexity Curious and questioning Active listeners Empathic, humble and generous Open and honest Always learning Passionate about our work Reflective, on yourself and the situation How we work Flexible, hybrid working We've adapted our working practices and London office space to support hybrid working. The whole team works in our London office a minimum of two days a week. We trust our team to do the work they need to do and to collaborate closely. If you need to flex around caring responsibilities or other commitments, we'll work with you to find the right balance. Salary bands We use salary bands to ensure that everyone at Unboxed gets paid fairly in relation to others at the company. We assess what band you are in according to skills, competencies and experience. Other benefits 25 holiday days per year, on top of the bank holiday allowance 10 Innovation Days per year to explore your own ideas Holiday flexibility and loyalty bonus benefits Maternity and Shared Parental Leave policies A generous conference budget Flexible working hours and location An informal culture of growth Monthly 'Linkers and Thinkers' idea exploring lunches Weekly 'Design Club' to share wider thoughts, ideas and opinions with the team We are an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to further increasing diversity within Unboxed. We believe in fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that values and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings. We recognise that not everyone will have had the same opportunity to gain relevant experience and therefore welcome applications from UK residents who may have felt excluded from such a role in the past, whether due to age, gender, ethnicity, visible or invisible disability, neurodivergence, education, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or family/care commitments.
Salary starting at £53,182 (depending on experience). London, UK Hybrid - 2/3 days in the office. About the role This developer-focused role requires someone who has hands on experience working in small, cross functional teams, and is capable of building and maintaining early stage digital products or prototypes end to end, from first commit to deployment. You'll be comfortable working across the full stack, using established frameworks such as Ruby on Rails. We're looking for someone who is collaborative, proactive and focused on outcomes. You should be able to translate loosely defined ideas into usable products at pace, working closely with non technical colleagues throughout. You may also bring skills beyond software engineering - such as product thinking or design considerations. The successful candidate will also be available for out of hours support on a rota basis (for an extra payment). This will require knowledge of AWS (or transferable knowledge of another similar cloud provider). Prototyping and communicating This role prioritises speed, clarity, and delivering real value over pursuing complex or highly novel technical challenges. Great communication is also non negotiable in this role. You should be equally comfortable explaining complex technical ideas to non technical audiences and creating presentations that make everyone feel included. Implementing creative solutions that fit the need We are not looking for someone who knows everything about every possible topic, but we are looking for someone who can think outside the box to work collaboratively with clients to find solutions that fit their needs, whether that is helping them learn how to use a no code platform or setting up metrics dashboards. Most projects will involve prototyping at least one app, but some will not, so you will need to be able to proactively come up with new ideas and workarounds where necessary. Strong client and stakeholder relationships Many of our clients are navigating organisational change alongside digital transformation. You'll build trusted relationships with the people you work with, communicating clearly and confidently about progress, risks and decisions. You'll help clients understand agile delivery as genuine partners in the work, rather than passive recipients of status updates, and help them identify opportunities to expand our collaboration on future projects. Key activities Working with designers to create products specific to our clients' needs Reviewing and adapting existing codebases on occasion Participating in user research sessions Working with version control tools Writing extensive and reliable automated tests Collaborating with colleagues and clients in a way that demonstrates Unboxed's values of care and attention Contributing to presentations, slide decks and reports Reviewing technical colleagues' pull requests kindly and constructively Presenting your work during internal and external show and tells Adapting to new technologies and workflows such as AI assistants and agents Demonstrating best in class security practices Making products accessible by default Creating, consuming and documenting modern APIs Keeping up to date on the latest technology developments so you are able to recommend the most appropriate solutions and tools Ruby and Ruby on Rails preferred Cloud infrastructure such as AWS or GCP Git TDD/BDD SQL (preferably MySQL or PostgreSQL) HTML and CSS Experience working with AI tools/agentic workflows Experience working in an agile environment Open source contributions Experience setting up and maintaining UNIX systems Understanding of continuous integration and delivery Core competencies and behaviours Naturally collaborative Good communicators (written and verbal) Adaptable Comfortable with uncertainty and complexity Curious and questioning Active listeners Empathic, humble and generous Open and honest Always learning Passionate about our work Reflective, on yourself and the situation How we work Flexible, hybrid working We've adapted our working practices and London office space to support hybrid working. The whole team works in our London office a minimum of two days a week. We trust our team to do the work they need to do and to collaborate closely. If you need to flex around caring responsibilities or other commitments, we'll work with you to find the right balance. Salary bands We use salary bands to ensure that everyone at Unboxed gets paid fairly in relation to others at the company. We assess what band you are in according to skills, competencies and experience. Other benefits 25 holiday days per year, on top of the bank holiday allowance 10 Innovation Days per year to explore your own ideas Holiday flexibility and loyalty bonus benefits Maternity and Shared Parental Leave policies A generous conference budget Flexible working hours and location An informal culture of growth Monthly 'Linkers and Thinkers' idea exploring lunches Weekly 'Design Club' to share wider thoughts, ideas and opinions with the team We are an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to further increasing diversity within Unboxed. We believe in fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that values and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings. We recognise that not everyone will have had the same opportunity to gain relevant experience and therefore welcome applications from UK residents who may have felt excluded from such a role in the past, whether due to age, gender, ethnicity, visible or invisible disability, neurodivergence, education, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or family/care commitments.
Unboxed Consulting
Salary starting at £42,045 (depending on experience). London, UK Hybrid - 2/3 days in the office. About the company Unboxed is an established and well respected design and digital product development agency based in London. We help our clients solve knotty problems, increasing business agility and improving user outcomes. Our multidisciplinary teams combine core expertise in design and software development with specific domain knowledge to deliver positive change and create meaningful impact. In recent years, we've focused on delivering technology enabled services in the public sector, working with organisations across healthcare, housing, planning and local government. Our strategic aim is to expand our influence and address systemic problems in areas where good digital delivery genuinely changes lives. We're looking for someone with two to three years' relevant experience to join our delivery team as a mid level delivery manager. About the role As a Delivery Manager at Unboxed, you'll be embedded in cross functional teams helping to deliver digital products and services for a range of clients across the public, private and third sectors. You'll work closely with designers, developers and user researchers, and you'll often be the person who keeps everything moving, removing blockers, running ceremonies, managing budgets, engaging stakeholders and making sure the team can do their best work. This is a role where you'll grow quickly. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues and be expected to take real ownership from day one, supported with the space to develop your craft over time. The role will combine delivery work on client projects with contributions to the following outcomes: Our clients trust us to work in complex, ambiguous environments and still deliver. As a Delivery Manager, you'll be responsible for helping teams plan effectively, stay focused on what matters, and keep pace without cutting corners. You'll bring structure and rhythm to delivery without imposing unnecessary process, and you'll know when to flex your approach depending on the context. Healthy, motivated teams that do great work Our best work happens when teams feel safe, supported and clear on what they're trying to achieve. You'll play a central role in creating that environment, facilitating retrospectives that actually lead to change, helping people resolve tension constructively, and making sure no one is quietly stuck or overwhelmed. You won't micromanage; you'll enable. Strong client and stakeholder relationships Many of our clients are navigating organisational change alongside digital transformation. You'll build trusted relationships with the people you work with, communicating clearly and confidently about progress, risks and decisions. You'll help clients understand agile delivery as genuine partners in the work, rather than passive recipients of status updates, and help them identify opportunities to expand our collaboration on future projects. Key activities Delivery of these outcomes will include the following key activities: Facilitating agile ceremonies (stand ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, show and tells) and making sure they're valuable, not just routine. Leading collaborative planning, helping teams prioritise effectively against capacity and capability. Identifying and removing blockers, whether organisational, technical or interpersonal. Managing risk and dependencies, escalating where appropriate and keeping the right people informed. Building strong, long lasting working relationships with client stakeholders and helping them engage meaningfully with the team. Supporting the team to produce clear, honest reporting on progress and status Tracking and managing project budgets, maintaining visibility of spend against forecast and flagging risks early. Helping to create the conditions for self organising teams, not directing how work gets done. Demonstrating behaviours consistent with the Unboxed values of openness and transparency, care and attention, healthy relationships, learning by doing, delivering value and continuous improvement. Contributing to Unboxed's delivery practice by sharing what you're learning, being part of internal discussions, and helping us improve how we work. Your knowledge and experience You will have two to three years of experience in a delivery, project coordination or agile facilitation role, ideally within a digital agency or consultancy. You should be able to demonstrate: A solid working knowledge of agile delivery methods, including Scrum and/or Kanban. Experience facilitating agile ceremonies and helping teams reflect and improve. Confidence in managing stakeholders, keeping people informed, handling expectations, and building trust. Good organisational skills, including tracking project budgets and forecasts, managing risks, and keeping delivery on track across a team. An ability to communicate clearly in writing and in person, including with non technical stakeholders. Some experience working in or alongside multidisciplinary teams (designers, developers, researchers, product managers). A product mindset; understanding business drivers, user needs, and technological opportunities or constraints. It would be great, but not essential, if you also have: Experience delivering in a public sector or mission led context, especially within the built environment. Familiarity with government digital service standards or GDS style delivery. A passion for user centred design. Core competencies and behaviours We expect everyone at Unboxed to be: Naturally collaborative. Good communicators (written and verbal). Adaptable. Comfortable with uncertainty and complexity. Curious and questioning. Active listeners. Empathic, humble and generous. Open and honest. Always learning. Passionate about our work. Reflective, on yourself and the situation. How we work Flexible, hybrid working We've adapted our working practices and London office space to support hybrid working. The whole team works in our London office a minimum of two days a week. We trust our team to do the work they need to do and to collaborate closely. If you need to flex around caring responsibilities or other commitments, we'll work with you to find the right balance. Inclusion and wellbeing At Unboxed, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can thrive and feel they belong. We believe career progression is most powerful when it's owned by you. As part of your development, you can expect: Monthly reflection sessions. Six monthly director check ins. An open, coaching led approach to growth. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity within Unboxed. We welcome applications from UK residents who may have felt excluded from such a role in the past, whether due to age, gender, ethnicity, visible or invisible disability, neurodivergence, education, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or family and care commitments. Salary band This role sits within our mid start band, with a salary of £42,045-£46,318 depending on experience. Other benefits 25 holiday days per year, on top of bank holidays. 10 Innovation Days per year to explore your own ideas. Holiday flexibility and loyalty bonus benefits. Maternity and Shared Parental Leave policies. A generous conference budget. Flexible working hours and location. An informal culture of growth. Monthly "Linkers and Thinkers" idea exploring lunches.
Salary starting at £42,045 (depending on experience). London, UK Hybrid - 2/3 days in the office. About the company Unboxed is an established and well respected design and digital product development agency based in London. We help our clients solve knotty problems, increasing business agility and improving user outcomes. Our multidisciplinary teams combine core expertise in design and software development with specific domain knowledge to deliver positive change and create meaningful impact. In recent years, we've focused on delivering technology enabled services in the public sector, working with organisations across healthcare, housing, planning and local government. Our strategic aim is to expand our influence and address systemic problems in areas where good digital delivery genuinely changes lives. We're looking for someone with two to three years' relevant experience to join our delivery team as a mid level delivery manager. About the role As a Delivery Manager at Unboxed, you'll be embedded in cross functional teams helping to deliver digital products and services for a range of clients across the public, private and third sectors. You'll work closely with designers, developers and user researchers, and you'll often be the person who keeps everything moving, removing blockers, running ceremonies, managing budgets, engaging stakeholders and making sure the team can do their best work. This is a role where you'll grow quickly. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues and be expected to take real ownership from day one, supported with the space to develop your craft over time. The role will combine delivery work on client projects with contributions to the following outcomes: Our clients trust us to work in complex, ambiguous environments and still deliver. As a Delivery Manager, you'll be responsible for helping teams plan effectively, stay focused on what matters, and keep pace without cutting corners. You'll bring structure and rhythm to delivery without imposing unnecessary process, and you'll know when to flex your approach depending on the context. Healthy, motivated teams that do great work Our best work happens when teams feel safe, supported and clear on what they're trying to achieve. You'll play a central role in creating that environment, facilitating retrospectives that actually lead to change, helping people resolve tension constructively, and making sure no one is quietly stuck or overwhelmed. You won't micromanage; you'll enable. Strong client and stakeholder relationships Many of our clients are navigating organisational change alongside digital transformation. You'll build trusted relationships with the people you work with, communicating clearly and confidently about progress, risks and decisions. You'll help clients understand agile delivery as genuine partners in the work, rather than passive recipients of status updates, and help them identify opportunities to expand our collaboration on future projects. Key activities Delivery of these outcomes will include the following key activities: Facilitating agile ceremonies (stand ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, show and tells) and making sure they're valuable, not just routine. Leading collaborative planning, helping teams prioritise effectively against capacity and capability. Identifying and removing blockers, whether organisational, technical or interpersonal. Managing risk and dependencies, escalating where appropriate and keeping the right people informed. Building strong, long lasting working relationships with client stakeholders and helping them engage meaningfully with the team. Supporting the team to produce clear, honest reporting on progress and status Tracking and managing project budgets, maintaining visibility of spend against forecast and flagging risks early. Helping to create the conditions for self organising teams, not directing how work gets done. Demonstrating behaviours consistent with the Unboxed values of openness and transparency, care and attention, healthy relationships, learning by doing, delivering value and continuous improvement. Contributing to Unboxed's delivery practice by sharing what you're learning, being part of internal discussions, and helping us improve how we work. Your knowledge and experience You will have two to three years of experience in a delivery, project coordination or agile facilitation role, ideally within a digital agency or consultancy. You should be able to demonstrate: A solid working knowledge of agile delivery methods, including Scrum and/or Kanban. Experience facilitating agile ceremonies and helping teams reflect and improve. Confidence in managing stakeholders, keeping people informed, handling expectations, and building trust. Good organisational skills, including tracking project budgets and forecasts, managing risks, and keeping delivery on track across a team. An ability to communicate clearly in writing and in person, including with non technical stakeholders. Some experience working in or alongside multidisciplinary teams (designers, developers, researchers, product managers). A product mindset; understanding business drivers, user needs, and technological opportunities or constraints. It would be great, but not essential, if you also have: Experience delivering in a public sector or mission led context, especially within the built environment. Familiarity with government digital service standards or GDS style delivery. A passion for user centred design. Core competencies and behaviours We expect everyone at Unboxed to be: Naturally collaborative. Good communicators (written and verbal). Adaptable. Comfortable with uncertainty and complexity. Curious and questioning. Active listeners. Empathic, humble and generous. Open and honest. Always learning. Passionate about our work. Reflective, on yourself and the situation. How we work Flexible, hybrid working We've adapted our working practices and London office space to support hybrid working. The whole team works in our London office a minimum of two days a week. We trust our team to do the work they need to do and to collaborate closely. If you need to flex around caring responsibilities or other commitments, we'll work with you to find the right balance. Inclusion and wellbeing At Unboxed, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can thrive and feel they belong. We believe career progression is most powerful when it's owned by you. As part of your development, you can expect: Monthly reflection sessions. Six monthly director check ins. An open, coaching led approach to growth. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity within Unboxed. We welcome applications from UK residents who may have felt excluded from such a role in the past, whether due to age, gender, ethnicity, visible or invisible disability, neurodivergence, education, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or family and care commitments. Salary band This role sits within our mid start band, with a salary of £42,045-£46,318 depending on experience. Other benefits 25 holiday days per year, on top of bank holidays. 10 Innovation Days per year to explore your own ideas. Holiday flexibility and loyalty bonus benefits. Maternity and Shared Parental Leave policies. A generous conference budget. Flexible working hours and location. An informal culture of growth. Monthly "Linkers and Thinkers" idea exploring lunches.