Average Developer salary in West Midlands (Region)

About The RoleJoin the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -Enhanced pension schemePrivate health schemeEmployee discount schemeExperience annual pay reviewsProfit related payUnlock your potential through training and growth opportunitiesThe OpportunityAre you a passionate and experienced Development Chef with a strong background in both food manufacturing and retail collaboration? We’re looking for a creative, commercially aware chef to join our Development & Innovation team in a high-profile role that demands excellence, agility, and a deep understanding of consumer trends. This is a pivotal opportunity for us, and we’re focused on finding the right person to lead innovation and elevate quality within our savoury pastry category.Lead the creation of new products from concept to bakery trial, balancing creativity with commercial viability.Interpret customer briefs and present compelling product ideas internally and externally.Collaborate with Sales, Category, Technical, and Process teams to ensure seamless NPD delivery.Maintain recipe accuracy and compliance using internal systems and processes.Stay ahead of market trends and identify opportunities for innovation and quality improvement.The Ideal CandidateWe believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -Proven experience as a chef or product technologist in chilled food manufacturing.Strong track record of working with major retailers and understanding their expectations.Creative flair and ability to deliver high-standard cooking demonstrations.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a customer-focused mindset.Full driving licence and flexibility to meet business needs.We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!About UsWe are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country. At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.

COBOL Developer - ICL VME / PL-SQL Location: Hybrid TelfordSecurity Clearance: BPSS minimum (SC preferred) Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer to join a Central Government IT team, supporting core legacy systems. This is a key role for professionals with expertise in COBOL, ICL VME, and PL/SQL, maintaining and enhancing critical government services. Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and support legacy systems within a Central Government environment. Work with COBOL, ICL VME, and PL/SQL to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. Apply structured programming principles and manage batch processing tasks. Collaborate with the team to ensure systems meet operational and compliance requirements. Essential Skills and Experience: Strong experience with COBOL development. Hands-on experience with ICL VME and PL/SQL. Knowledge of structured programming and batch processing in mainframe environments. Ability to work effectively in a remote UK-based team. BPSS minimum security clearance (SC preferred). This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled COBOL developer to contribute to high-profile Central Government programmes, ensuring the reliability and continuity of essential legacy systems.

Development Coach Are you passionate about helping others succeed and a passion for people development? Red Recruitment is looking for a Development Coach to join our client, a leading UK breakdown and roadside assistance company with a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating. In this role, you'll help sales agents grow and deliver excellent customer experiences using sales data, call quality insights, and customer feedback to spot opportunities for improvement. Benefits & Package for a Development Coach Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 plus monthly bonus up to 30% Location: BristolHours: Rota-based shift patterns between Monday-Friday 8am - 7pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm - no Sundays.Contract: Full-time, permanentHoliday: 23 days plus Bank Holidays rising with serviceExcellent bonus schemeCompany shares successFree onsite parkingCar breakdown coverCar salary sacrifice schemeUp to 6.5% matched pension contributionsLife cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits)24/7 confidential wellbeing support Exclusive discounts Key Responsibilities of a Development Coach Use performance data to identify coaching needs, align with Team Managers, and structure impactful coaching sessions. Run one-to-one and team coaching sessions that uncover root causes, build ownership, and drive measurable improvements.Actively participate in huddles, calibration sessions, and team discussions to share insights and support collaboration.Maintain accurate coaching records, monitor progress, and escalate where performance or compliance issues persist. Key Skills & Experience of a Development Coach Ideally accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), and the Association for Coaching (AC).Comfortable supporting a range of team members, from new starters building confidence to more experienced agents looking to sharpen their skills.Confident using digital tools and templates to support coaching conversations and track progress over time.Natural communicator and collaborator, able to build trust, inspire ownership, and influence outcomes. If you have the required skills and experience and are interested in this role, please apply now. Red Recruitment (Agency).