Permanent Head of Software Engineering Jobs in the UK excluding London

1 to 25 of 39 Permanent Head of Software Engineering Jobs in the UK excluding London

Head of Software Engineering

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Scottish Government
Join to apply for the Head of Software Engineering role at The Scottish Government 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Head of Software Engineering role at The Scottish Government Get AI-powered advice on … you ready to lead a team as passionate about public service and technical excellence as you are? The ARE (Agriculture and Rural Economy) Directorate of the Scottish Government is part of the DG Net Zero family of Directorates. ARE’s mission is to work together with stakeholders … support Scotland’s sustainable economic growth in agriculture, the food industry and in rural areas. It does this through direct payments; a broad range of best practice support and education; and ensuring compliance with regulations. For example, round £600 million is paid annually to customers using the major Rural More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering Delivery

Slough, England, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Software Engineering Delivery, slough col-narrow-left Client: Uneek Global Location: slough, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 2 Posted: 31.05.2025 Expiry Date: 15.07.2025 col-wide … Job Description: Head of Software Engineering (Delivery) – Hybrid, London, UK – £130,000–£150,000 + Equity Uneek has partnered with a leading provider of software solutions for utilities and energy suppliers globally to support them in their search for a Head of Software Engineering Delivery to look after and grow engineering and software delivery teams across EMEA. Our client supports electricity, gas, and water providers with systems for customer billing, market interaction, and operational efficiency. Focused on innovation and the transition towards net zero, they deliver agile More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Bath, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
Direct message the job poster from SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation Data Engineering Recruitment Consultant @ SR2 | Certified B Corporation Job Title: Head of Software Engineering UK-based (Remote/Hybrid options available) Full-time | Senior Leadership Role Up to £120,000 P/… A + benefits! Are you a visionary leader in Software Engineering with a passion for using technology to improve public services? Do you thrive on shaping high-performing teams and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders? If so, I’d love to hear from you. I’m working … that partners with the UK public sector to deliver meaningful change through digital transformation. SR2 have been engaged to support the search for a Head of Software Engineering to lead and grow the Software Engineering practice—someone who’s equally at home discussing forward More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Human-CR, S.L
Head of Software Engineering | SaaS Business | Hybrid | Up to £95,000 + Benefits | Manchester Are you a proven leader and manager in software engineering with experience in building and scaling SaaS platforms? Do you thrive on leading teams through technical transformations and delivering cloud … global enterprise, SaaS business that’s investing heavily in technology to build future-ready products. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented engineering team, drive innovation, and modernize systems in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. As Head of Software Engineering, you will … Lead a high-performing engineering team to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions. Oversee the development and enhancement of SaaS platforms supporting multi-million-pound operations across cloud-native technologies. Champion best-in-class engineering practices and agile methodologies to deliver enterprise-level software More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

warrington, cheshire, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adria Solutions Ltd
Head of Software Engineering – Manchester Reporting directly to the CTO, this strategic leadership role will help shape and drive the engineering vision, foster a high-performance culture, and lead initiatives around AI adoption, platform scalability, and potential offshore development expansion. About the Role As Head of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for the performance, direction, and cohesion of the engineering function, with a focus on people, process, and platform delivery. While this is not a hands-on coding role, your leadership will impact every part of the … engineering lifecycle, from team structure and Agile maturity to DevSecOps and emerging technology adoption. You will work closely with Product, InfoSec, Operations, and Delivery teams, playing a key role in driving innovation, improving delivery predictability, and scaling high-quality solutions aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities Partner with the More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

bolton, greater manchester, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adria Solutions Ltd
Head of Software Engineering – Manchester Reporting directly to the CTO, this strategic leadership role will help shape and drive the engineering vision, foster a high-performance culture, and lead initiatives around AI adoption, platform scalability, and potential offshore development expansion. About the Role As Head of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for the performance, direction, and cohesion of the engineering function, with a focus on people, process, and platform delivery. While this is not a hands-on coding role, your leadership will impact every part of the … engineering lifecycle, from team structure and Agile maturity to DevSecOps and emerging technology adoption. You will work closely with Product, InfoSec, Operations, and Delivery teams, playing a key role in driving innovation, improving delivery predictability, and scaling high-quality solutions aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities Partner with the More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering - International Payments

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
InterQuest Group (UK) Limited
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 More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Head of Software Engineering – International Payments

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
ECOM
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 More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering – International Payments

livingston, central scotland, united kingdom
ECOM
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 More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering – International Payments

broughton, central scotland, united kingdom
ECOM
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 More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering – International Payments

dunfermline, north east scotland, united kingdom
ECOM
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 More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Bolton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Software Engineering, bolton, greater manchester col-narrow-left Client: Senitor Associates Location: bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 1 Posted: 31.05.2025 Expiry Date … 15.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Job Title : Head of Engineering (Software Development) Location : Manchester Flexibility : Hybrid My client is a fast-growing digital agency and software company, specializing in bespoke software solutions. They pursue to create an innovative, high-quality web application that transforms … the way that their clients track and promote customer experience. As they expand, they are looking for a talented and hands-on Head of Engineering to lead with creativity, passion and tried experience. As the Head of Engineering , you will be responsible for overseeing More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adria Solutions
Head of Software Engineering Manchester Reporting directly to the CTO, this strategic leadership role will help shape and drive the engineering vision, foster a high-performance culture, and lead initiatives around AI adoption, platform scalability, and potential offshore development expansion. About the Role As Head of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for the performance, direction, and cohesion of the engineering function, with a focus on people, process, and platform delivery. While this is not a hands-on coding role, your leadership will impact every part of the … engineering lifecycle, from team structure and Agile maturity to DevSecOps and emerging technology adoption. You will work closely with Product, InfoSec, Operations, and Delivery teams, playing a key role in driving innovation, improving delivery predictability, and scaling high-quality solutions aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities Partner with the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Head of Software Engineering

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Eurochange
Head of Software Engineering Location: Essex House, Stevenage Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 Hours: 40 hours per week, hybrid Reporting to: Technology Director How you’ll support our purpose: As Head of Software Engineering, you'll lead the transformation of our … cloud-first application platforms, bringing innovation, structure and vision to how we develop at eurochange. With full ownership of our bespoke software services, you’ll define and shape systems that are secure, scalable, and fit for the future. You’ll work closely with our Technology Director and wider … ensure the applications we build are aligned to business goals, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and are robust enough to scale with our ambitious growth. Software Engineering Leadership Own the design, development, and continuous improvement of eurochange’s bespoke software platforms Lead, mentor and grow the internal More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70000 - £90000/annum
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Head of Software Engineering

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Eurochange
Head of Software Engineering Location: Essex House, Stevenage Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 Hours: 40 hours per week, hybrid Reporting to: Technology Director How you'll support our purpose: As Head of Software Engineering, you'll lead the transformation of our … cloud-first application platforms, bringing innovation, structure and vision to how we develop at eurochange. With full ownership of our bespoke software services, you'll define and shape systems that are secure, scalable, and fit for the future. You'll work closely with our Technology Director and wider … ensure the applications we build are aligned to business goals, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and are robust enough to scale with our ambitious growth. Software Engineering Leadership Own the design, development, and continuous improvement of eurochange's bespoke software platforms Lead, mentor and grow the internal More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £90,000
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Head of Software Engineering - Leeds

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Permanent Futures
with similar roles. Leeds MIK-MG/HOSE Posted on October 31, 2023 Expired on December 31, 2023 About the role Are you a Software Development Manager, or Head of Software, looking to join a growing organisation offering innovative technology solutions? Do you have hands-on … experience working with different tech stacks and feel confident that you could mentor software engineers from grad through to principal and get them performing to a high standard and writing great code? This could be for you! We are looking for a driven leader who can come in and … lead a growing Software Development team. A proven motivator who can use their technical and man management skills to support the large team reporting to them, you will stay at the forefront of technology advancements, allowing the company to work at their most innovative and efficient level from More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ZipRecruiter
Job Description Job Title : Head of Engineering (Software Development) Location : Manchester Flexibility : Hybrid Salary : DOE My client is a fast-growing digital agency and software company, specializing in bespoke software solutions. They pursue to create an innovative, high-quality web application that transforms the … way that their clients track and promote customer experience. As they expand, they are looking for a talented and hands-on Head of Engineering to lead with creativity, passion and tried experience. As the Head of Engineering , you will be responsible for overseeing the … end-to-end software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment. Your creative ideas will shape the future of our product, and you will work closely with internal and external teams to deliver features that drive customer success. Key Responsibilities : Grow, lead and manage the engineering team, fostering More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652

Slough, England, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652, slough col-narrow-left Client: Humand Talent Location: slough, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right … Job Views: 3 Posted: 31.05.2025 Expiry Date: 15.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Help Scale a World-Class Software Engineering Team from 10 to 30+ Ready to take on a strategic leadership role and shape the future of a deep tech organisation? Keen to grow and mentor an … exceptional team working at the intersection of software, hardware and physics? Our client, a pioneering company at the forefront of next-generation computing, is on the hunt for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the next phase of growth in their software function. More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652

Reading, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Humand Talent
Head of Software Engineering - Focused on growing a team from 10 to 30 - £150k - ID40652 Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Humand Talent provided pay range This range is provided by Humand Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your … skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Help Scale a World-Class Software Engineering Team from 10 to 30+ Are you ready to take on a strategic leadership role and shape the future of a deep tech organization? Do you want … to grow and mentor an exceptional team working at the intersection of software, hardware, and physics? Our client, a pioneering company at the forefront of next-generation computing, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their software team through the next phase of More ❯
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Head of Role for Software Engineering

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ZipRecruiter
Job Description DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Head of Role for Software Engineering to join DWP's Digital Group. We want an engineering leader who can shape the teams and the technology solutions that will define the future of public … maintain digital solutions that are used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, the problems we have to solve are rich and complex, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you … to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Lead criterion: You are an experienced Lead Software Engineer with significant knowledge of Software Engineering, and you understand the value the role holds within a Digital function. You are an advocate of communities of More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering Product Engineering Bideford

Northam, Devon, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Travel Chapter Ltd
re on a mission to make every UK break unforgettable. From Cornwall cottages to coastal escapes in the Scottish Highlands, our platform connects thousands of travellers with the perfect place to stay. As a certified B Corp , we're proud to meet the highest standards of social and … environmental impact. That means doing business the right way - for our people, our communities, and the planet. Now, we're looking for a Head of Software Engineering to shape the future of our tech and lead a growing team of high-performing engineers. You … working with us. We've built a collaborative, curious, and caring culture rooted in the South West - and while we've grown into one of the UK's market leaders, we've kept that start-up spirit alive in how we think, move, and evolve. What you'll be More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Software Engineering and Operations, Constellation Operations

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Spire Global, Inc
Head of Software Engineering and Operations, Constellation Operations Spire’s Constellation Operations group develops the interfaces used by our customers to design, test, deploy and operate space-based software applications. In some cases these applications run on standard Spire hardware, and in some cases on … hosted payloads custom-designed by us or our customers. This role reports directly to the CTO. As the Head of Software Engineering and Operations for Spire's Constellation Operations group, you’ll drive the development and execution of the roadmap across (A) Application Services: application … testing, deployment, tasking and operations (B) Satellite Manufacturing and SRE-style Operations (C) Infrastructure for cloud and big data Your duties will include driving engineering excellence and delivery across these business critical domains. You will interface with the technical leads, Chief Software Engineer, and our technical program managers More ❯
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Head of Role for Software Engineering

Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ZipRecruiter
Job Description DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Head of Role for Software Engineering to join DWP's Digital Group. We want an engineering leader who can shape the teams and the technology solutions that will define the future of public … digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, the problems we have to solve are rich and complex, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you … to join us. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Needed Leadership: Experienced Lead Software Engineer with significant knowledge of Software Engineering. Advocates for communities of practice, able to articulate their value, and experienced in building and leading self-sustaining professional communities. Stakeholder Management: Excellent skills in leadership and More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Enso Recruitment
A leading global player in Fin-Tech is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead technology delivery across one of their most important divisions. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a business-critical engineering function within a complex, high-scale … environment. The Opportunity: As Head of Engineering, you’ll guide multiple cross-functional teams in building and maintaining modern trading and data platforms. Reporting directly to the division’s technology leadership, you’ll be responsible for aligning delivery with strategic objectives, evolving technical direction, and shaping a … high-performance engineering culture. Your Impact: Lead and support several agile development teams, driving delivery across a diverse portfolio Set and uphold engineering best practices, from architecture and CI/CD to testing and secure development Collaborate closely with product, operations, and architecture to translate business goals into More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering

newtownabbey, antrim, united kingdom
Enso Recruitment
A leading global player in Fin-Tech is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead technology delivery across one of their most important divisions. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a business-critical engineering function within a complex, high-scale … environment. The Opportunity: As Head of Engineering, you’ll guide multiple cross-functional teams in building and maintaining modern trading and data platforms. Reporting directly to the division’s technology leadership, you’ll be responsible for aligning delivery with strategic objectives, evolving technical direction, and shaping a … high-performance engineering culture. Your Impact: Lead and support several agile development teams, driving delivery across a diverse portfolio Set and uphold engineering best practices, from architecture and CI/CD to testing and secure development Collaborate closely with product, operations, and architecture to translate business goals into More ❯
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Head of Software Engineering
the UK excluding London
10th Percentile
£65,750
25th Percentile
£78,750
Median
£90,000
75th Percentile
£97,500
90th Percentile
£121,750