Head of Web Development

Head of Web Development Location: Londo n At KINESSO, we combine data, technology and creativity to deliver performance-driven digital experiences for some of the world’s leading brands. As part of the Omnicom Group network, we work at the intersection of media, technology and innovation - helping clients solve complex challenges through modern digital solution s. We’re looking for a Head of Web Development to lead and evolve our development capability across client delivery, technical strategy and team leadership. This is a senior leadership role suited to someone who is equally comfortable shaping long-term technical direction, supporting commercial growth, and leading high-performing development teams day to d ay.You’ll have genuine ownership over the evolution of our development capability, tooling, processes and innovation roadm ap. The RoleAs Head of Web Development, you will oversee the planning, delivery and growth of our web development function. You’ll work closely with strategy, client services and sales teams to scope and pitch technical solutions, while also driving best practice across engineering, innovation and emerging technologies - including AI within development workflows and produ cts.You’ll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, teams are supported and developed effectively, and our technical offering continues to evolve in line with client and market ne eds. Key Responsibil itiesLead and manage the web development team across multiple client projects and internal initiativesOwn resource planning, workload management and project estimation processesPartner with the sales and commercial teams to support pitches, proposals and new business opportunitiesTranslate client requirements into scalable, commercially viable technical solutionsDefine and lead technical strategy for client accounts and agency-wide development practicesDrive innovation across the development function, particularly around AI, automation and emerging technologiesEstablish and maintain development standards, processes and best practicesMentor, coach and support developers across different levels of experienceWork collaboratively with UX, Media, Creative, Strategy and client service teams to deliver integrated digital experiencesContribute to hiring, team growth and capability developmentEnsure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a high technical sta ndard Abo ut YouSignificant experience leading web development teams within an agency or digital environmentStrong understanding of modern web technologies, frameworks and CMS platformsExperience scoping, estimating and pitching technical work to clientsCommercially aware, with the ability to balance technical quality and business objectivesComfortable developing both client-facing and internal technical strategiesPassionate about innovation and emerging technology, particularly AI within developmentExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsProven experience managing and developing technical teamsCollaborative leadership style with a proactive, solutions-focused m indset