Careers at Big Life

Dynamics Developer

About us 

Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people to change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way. 

What you’ll be doing 

The Dynamics Developer is part of The Big Life group technology team, which develops and delivers services that change lives. This role will support the Development team to transform the way in which we engage with our service users, through the maintenance and development of our CRM Dynamics technology.

The Developer works with a team of Technical Business Analysts and Developers to interface with both technical and non-technical teams to ensure that the organisation can unlock the value of Dynamics to our service users.

They work in partnership with IT, data, external suppliers, and internal stakeholders across the group, working on projects as well as managing their own development backlog.

What we need from you 

• You will have experience of configuring Dynamics CRM systems
• You will have experience working across the full development lifecycle, including creating design requirements, proposing solutions, developing and configuring Dynamics software, and managing ongoing maintenance and operations.
• You’ll be as comfortable work as a member of project and agile teams, as well as independently, on a variety of projects.
• You’ll be great at prioritising tasks to meet deadlines, working on multiple projects at the same time.
• You will ensure all development follows best practice, particularly in relation to security and maintainability.

What we will offer you in return 

• A salary of £37,938 – £45,718 (NJC points 28 to 36) – dependent on experience.
• A fixed term contract to March 2026
• 25 days holiday (pro rata)
• A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work
• Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision
• A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes and support

What next? 

If you are interested in being a part of our Development team, transforming the way in which we engage with our service users, then click apply and complete the short application process.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 7 July. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 16 July.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian and other racially marginalised communities.

If you need more support or for information in a different format, please contact HR: hr@thebiglifegroup.com

Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change. 

We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation. 

 Your health and happiness are important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package.

The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce. 

The Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults