1 to 25 of 41 Permanent Head of Engineering Jobs in the UK excluding London

Head of Engineering - Energy & Commodities Location: UK (Hybrid working model) Permanent Attractive Salary & Benefits Advertised on behalf of a leading global market infrastructure provider by VANRATH Overview VANRATH is proud to be partnering with a global leader in financial and commodities market infrastructure to recruit a Head of Engineering for their Energy & Commodities … E&C) division. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior engineering leader to shape the technical direction of a high-impact division within one of the world's most recognised market infrastructure firms. This company is a global powerhouse operating across 27 countries, with over 5,000 employees. Their E&C division is ranked globally in … energy and commodities broking and is at the forefront of technical innovation and delivery excellence. The Role As Head of Engineering, you'll be responsible for leading multiple agile development teams delivering mission-critical systems for the Energy & Commodities business line. Reporting directly to the divisional CIO, you will drive modernisation, engineering excellence, and cultural More ❯

Head of Software Engineering – International Payments Location: Edinburgh Department: Technology/Payments Engineering Full-time | Permanent | Competitive Salary Up to £155,000 + Bonus + Benefits Lead the Future of Global Payments Technology Are you a strategic technology leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and driving innovation at scale? This long standing … and flagship organisation are looking for a dynamic Head of Software Engineering to lead their International Payments engineering division – the powerhouse behind their cross-border transaction systems. About the Role As Head of Software Engineering, you will shape the technical vision and engineering strategy for our global payments infrastructure. You'll lead … a team of engineering managers and senior developers across multiple regions, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions that support millions of transactions daily. You'll work closely with Product, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to ensure our technology meets the highest standards – from regulatory compliance to real-time performance. What You'll Do More ❯

upon-Avon (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + up to 10% bonus & benefits Valpak has created a friendly and supportive working environment that enables our team to perform to the best of their abilities, with flexible hours, hybrid working options, access to training and opportunities to get involved in various groups to nurture key interests . With social value at the … heart of our business ethos, employees can take a day on us to volunteer for an organisation of their choice, and our Charity Committee organises fundraising events for the employee nominated charity of the year. Valpak endorses wellbeing and healthy lifestyles , offering subsidised gym membership , optional healthy living seminars and social events , encouraging cross team integration . … dedicated to the business mission - to inspire businesses to do all they can to reduce their environmental impact. If you have an interest in sustainability and like the sound of all Valpak offers, we would love to hear from you! How will I make a difference? As the UK's leading provider of environmental compliance, Valpak strives to More ❯

Head of Software Engineering (NodeJS) South Yorkshire 100k Opportunities like this simply do not come around that often. My industry-leading Technology client have created a newly formed role of Head of Software Engineering to lead, motivate and inspire a team whilst driving their incredibly ambitious tech roadmap. Their flagship SaaS product is … within its industry across the UK and Europe with over 500 customers utilising it. But what I love about it, is that they haven't even scratched the surface of where they intend to take it. It is continuously evolving as a platform, as they anticipate the delivery of an exciting multi-year road-map as they continue … to on-board new customers. Their CTO feels it is the exactly the right time to bring in a top-notch Head of Software to lead, motivate and inspire their talented Software Engineering team and this is where you come in! I'm looking for a seasoned, inspirational Tech Leader and one that knows exactly how to More ❯

Head of Software Engineering (NodeJS) South Yorkshire £100k Opportunities like this simply do not come around that often. My industry-leading Technology client have created a newly formed role of Head of Software Engineering to lead, motivate and inspire a team whilst driving their incredibly ambitious tech roadmap. Their flagship SaaS product is … within its industry across the UK and Europe with over 500 customers utilising it. But what I love about it, is that they haven't even scratched the surface of where they intend to take it. It is continuously evolving as a platform, as they anticipate the delivery of an exciting multi-year road-map as they continue … to on-board new customers. Their CTO feels it is the exactly the right time to bring in a top-notch Head of Software to lead, motivate and inspire their talented Software Engineering team.. and this is where you come in! I'm looking for a seasoned, inspirational Tech Leader and one that knows exactly how to More ❯

Head of Engineering - Finance Platform page is loaded Head of Engineering - Finance Platform Apply locations Bristol time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 29, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id 138788 End Date Monday 28 July 2025 Salary Range … We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Head of Engineering - Finance Platform SALARY: £124,653 - £146,650 LOCATION(S): Bristol HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per … week currently, or 40% of our time, at our Bristol office. About this opportunity We have an amazing opportunity within the Finance Platform, for a transformational Engineering Lead within the Strategic Ledger, Controls and Reconciliations Lab. Our applications are used cross-Group and underpin critical operation of the Group Ledger, financial control and reconciliation within Lloyds Banking More ❯

JOB TITLE: Head of Engineering - Finance Platform SALARY: £124,653 - £146,650 LOCATION(S): Bristol HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at our Bristol office. About this opportunity We have an amazing opportunity within the Finance Platform … for a transformational Engineering Lead within the Strategic Ledger, Controls and Reconciliations Lab. Our applications are used cross-Group and underpin critical operation of the Group Ledger, financial control and reconciliation within Lloyds Banking Group. You'll work alongside the Lab Product Owner in shaping the investment and vision for the Strategic Ledger, Controls and Reconciliations Lab, and … as a result centre on setting the strategic direction for the engineering teams to demonstrate thought leadership on contemporary technical delivery, across the entire lifecycle, from idea to realisation of value. About us Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever More ❯

Location: Minimum 1 days per week in the office at our Lancaster HQ About the Role We're looking for an experienced mobile engineering leader with significant experience in iOS and Android. While our software is largely mobile based, you'll also be able to lead members of your team specialising in Python, AWS and Machine Learning. You … ll be responsible for leading and managing a multidisciplinary engineering team, with a tech stack spanning (in order of importance) to the role: Mobile development (iOS & Android) Advanced algorithm development (Python) Cloud platforms (AWS) Machine Learning Web App (ASP.Net, JavaScript on Azure) Desktop App (Python) This senior leadership position requires someone who is still able and willing to … be hands on with the code. As a small but rapidly growing team of 15, we're looking for a talented engineering leader, not a hands off engineering manager. You'll drive technical excellence, foster innovation, encourage continual improvement and deliver high-quality software solutions. Including: Strategic Leadership Define the technical vision and strategy for software development More ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive financial solutions. If you … re a strategic and hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. The Role: Head of Software Engineering As Head of Engineering, you’ll take ownership of the engineering function—shaping the technical … vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into robust technology, driving performance, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Leadership More ❯

Head of Engineering - Manchester - £120,000 + Bonus The Company: Lorien Global are working with a forward-looking organisation in the gaming sector, known for delivering cutting-edge technology to an ever-evolving market. With innovation at its core, the company is now searching for a Head of Engineering to lead a high-performing … team based in central Manchester. The Role: As Head of Engineering, you'll be at the forefront of a key technology workstream, championing modern engineering practices and embedding a strong DevOps mindset across the teams. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for guiding software delivery, strengthening collaboration, and supporting … the shift from monolithic systems to microservices.This is an exciting time to join! There's real scope to influence technical direction, drive transformation, and shape the future of a platform that's undergoing significant architectural change. Key Responsibilities: Lead and define engineering best practices across the workstream Drive the adoption of DevOps principles to streamline delivery and More ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionaryHead of Software Engineeringto lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive financial solutions. If you're a strategic and … hands-on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. The Role: Head of Software Engineering AsHead of Engineering, youll take ownership of the engineering functionshaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the … delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership team. Your input will be instrumental in transforming ideas into robust technology, driving performance, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and develop a talented team of More ❯

We're excited to be partnering with one of the UKs most prominent eCommerce brands as they embark on a major digital & AI transformation focussed on growth and experience. As part of this, an opportunity has come available for an experienced Head of Engineering to lead and a high-performing and talented team of 150+ engineers. Your mission: enable engineering excellence, drive speed and quality through DevOps and modern architecture, and partner closely with Product and Design to ship features that matter. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of a major digital transformation. You'll play a central role in shaping how we build, scale, and operate our … platforms - balancing innovation, resilience, and business outcomes AND combining software engineering, DevOps, and platform thinking to deliver exceptional customer experiences at scale. WHAT EXPERIENCE WILL YOU OFFER? Proven experience leading large-scale engineering teams (100+) in high-growth, product-led organisations. Deep knowledge of software development languages, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), DevOps/SRE, CICD, TDD. Experience More ❯

your data securely is very important to us. Please see our Data Protection Statement and Job Application Terms & Conditions here for details on how your information will be stored. Head of Data Platform Engineering page is loaded Head of Data Platform Engineering Apply locations Bexhill time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days … to apply End Date: August 3, 2025 (19 days left to apply) job requisition id This is an exciting opportunity for overall responsibility for the design, build, and maintenance of the Snowflake and Azure enterprise data platform. You will manage platform engineering, quality and governance delivery teams, delivering both projects and BAU activities, aligning to CIO ways of working and co-ordinating delivery plans with end-to-end outcomes across CIO. Next to delivery you will need to focus on a clear understanding of the Hastings strategy and an ability to interpret that into the daily work to push our achievements and support the continued growth of the company. As a strategic leader the role More ❯

is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this. We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to … pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide. Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to … time to join us. Job Purpose We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering function for one of our workstreams, which covers a specific area of our technology landscape. Helping us rapidly grow the business and build market share in the UK and emerging new territories. You will be responsible More ❯

This is an exciting opportunity for overall responsibility for the design, build, and maintenance of the Snowflake and Azure enterprise data platform. You will manage platform engineering, quality and governance delivery teams, delivering both projects and BAU activities, aligning to CIO ways of working and co-ordinating delivery plans with end-to-end outcomes across CIO. Next … to delivery you will need to focus on a clear understanding of the Hastings strategy and an ability to interpret that into the daily work to push our achievements and support the continued growth of the company. As a strategic leader the role holder will be expected to work beyond technology to influence decisions and outcomes for the … ELT pipelines and data orchestration frameworks. Ensuring data platform security, compliance, and access controls. Implementing and governing data quality, lineage, observability, and metadata management. Ensuring the sustainability and scalability of our data infrastructure and that it enables the company to achieve its business objectives Data Platform Optimization: Ensuring that the team is working efficiently and effectively, bringing an agile More ❯

Head of Engineering Services Location: York (Hybrid working - minimum 3 days on-site) Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits Employment Type: Permanent Lead Innovation in Rail Software Engineering KO2's client, a leading provider of high-integrity embedded software solutions, is seeking a proactive and strategic leader to join as Head of Engineering Services. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the delivery of complex technical software projects for clients across the rail sector, ensuring safety, performance, and innovation. If you thrive on team leadership, project ownership, and strategic planning within technically demanding environments, this is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing services team in … a dynamic and forward-thinking business. Your Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and execute the software engineering services strategy to deliver high-quality outcomes to clients in the rail and high-integrity software industries. Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, quality management, and operational efficiency. Mentor and coordinate expert engineers across multiple teams and projects. Project Management Lead key technical More ❯

Head of Engineering Services Location: York (Hybrid working - minimum 3 days on-site) Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits Employment Type: Permanent Lead Innovation in Rail Software Engineering KO2's client, a leading provider of high-integrity embedded software solutions, is seeking a proactive and strategic leader to join as Head of Engineering Services. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the delivery of complex technical software projects for clients across the rail sector, ensuring safety, performance, and innovation. If you thrive on team leadership, project ownership, and strategic planning within technically demanding environments, this is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing services team in … a dynamic and forward-thinking business. Your Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and execute the software engineering services strategy to deliver high-quality outcomes to clients in the rail and high-integrity software industries. Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, quality management, and operational efficiency. Mentor and coordinate expert engineers across multiple teams and projects. Project Management Lead key technical More ❯

Head of Engineering Services Location: York (Hybrid working - minimum 3 days on-site) Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits Employment Type: Permanent Lead Innovation in Rail Software Engineering KO2's client, a leading provider of high-integrity embedded software solutions, is seeking a proactive and strategic leader to join as Head of Engineering Services. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the delivery of complex technical software projects for clients across the rail sector, ensuring safety, performance, and innovation. If you thrive on team leadership, project ownership, and strategic planning within technically demanding environments, this is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing services team in … a dynamic and forward-thinking business. Your Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and execute the software engineering services strategy to deliver high-quality outcomes to clients in the rail and high-integrity software industries. Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, quality management, and operational efficiency. Mentor and coordinate expert engineers across multiple teams and projects. Project Management Lead key technical More ❯

just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to … expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Head of Engineering means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey. Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change. This is the job At the AA, we're transforming how we deliver roadside services - leveraging cutting-edge technology, agile ways of working, and a bold vision for the future. We're looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Engineering to lead our Roadside IT function through a major transformation programme. This More ❯

just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to … expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Head of Engineering means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey. Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change. This is the job At the AA, we're transforming how we deliver roadside services - leveraging cutting-edge technology, agile ways of working, and a bold vision for the future. We're looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Engineering to lead our Roadside IT function through a major transformation programme. This More ❯

Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission. Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Champion … best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards. Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. Demonstrable experience in providing technical leadership and strategic More ❯

Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission. Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Champion … best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards. Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. Demonstrable experience in providing technical leadership and strategic More ❯

Join Digital Catapult as our Head of Software Engineering and lead the charge in shaping the UK's technological future. We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our talented software engineering team, driving the technical direction and delivery of nationally significant projects. In this strategic role, you will cultivate a culture of innovation and technical excellence, steering the architecture of pioneering software solutions in areas like trusted data sharing and industrial digitalisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties) Provide strategic and technical leadership for the software engineering team, aligning with Digital Catapult's mission. Manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of software engineers. Champion … best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and security. Oversee the delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and high-quality standards. Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and transform strategic goals into technical realities. Demonstrable experience in providing technical leadership and strategic More ❯

Head of Enterprise Data Engineering - FCDO - G6 London, Milton Keynes or East Kilbride - You will be required to work from this location in line with FCDO policies on Hybrid Working (minimum 60% in the office). About the job Job summary The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office pursues our national interests and projects the UK's role in … the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. We employ more than 17,000 staff in 179 countries and territories, across our diplomatic and development offices worldwide, which consists of 282 officially designated Posts. Our UK-based staff work … the latest Microsoft toolsets, to creating corporate applications, harnessing AI and much more in line with the FCDO Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Strategy. The Directorate is made up of a wide range of talented staff and experts including specialist, contractors, home civil servants and diplomats who have served overseas. This role provides an exceptional opportunity for a More ❯

Head of Enterprise Data Engineering - FCDO - G6 London, Milton Keynes or East Kilbride - You will be required to work from this location in line with FCDO policies on Hybrid Working (minimum 60% in the office). About the job Job summary The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office pursues our national interests and projects the UK's role in … the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. We employ more than 17,000 staff in 179 countries and territories, across our diplomatic and development offices worldwide, which consists of 282 officially designated Posts. Our UK-based staff work … the latest Microsoft toolsets, to creating corporate applications, harnessing AI and much more in line with the FCDO Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Strategy. The Directorate is made up of a wide range of talented staff and experts including specialist, contractors, home civil servants and diplomats who have served overseas. This role provides an exceptional opportunity for a More ❯