Head of Engineering

Job Description

Head of Engineering

This is not a “keep the lights on” Head of Engineering role.

This is a build-the-engine-while-we-scale-it role.

An established, nationally significant organisation is investing heavily in its digital customer experience and they need someone who can define how engineering operates, not just manage what already exists.

The strategy is forming.
The ambition is clear.
Now the question is: who shapes the engineering reality behind it?

The Role

You will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering function (circa 30 engineers, including leaders) responsible for customer-facing digital platforms.

Your mandate is not just delivery.

It is to:

• Define and evolve the engineering strategy

• Modernise and rationalise elements of the tech stack where required

• Establish engine...