Head of Engineering

Head of EngineeringData Engineering - Engineering Leadership - Azure - Up to £110,000Hybrid / Mostly Remote - Midlands-based (preferred)This organisation is entering a significant growth phase and is currently preparing for large, high-profile public-sector project that will materially scale its technology and engineering landscape.The engineering function is being reshaped to support this next phase. Historically, senior leaders have worn multiple hats across architecture and delivery, this role has been designed differently. The focus is now on strong, strategic engineering leadership, with less emphasis on hands-on technical ownership and more on guiding teams, setting standards, and ensuring delivery at scale.There is also clear long-term progression, with scope for this role to evolve into a broader Engineering Director position within the next 12-18 months.You will work with:Senior stakeholders across Technology and the wider businessEngineering Managers and Team Leads across Data and Software disciplinesMultiple engineering squads, including an established near-shore functionLeadership peers shaping engineering strategy, delivery, and growthWhat the role involves:Leadership of 30 engineers across Data and Software EngineeringOversight of multiple squads, with a mix of direct and dotted-line managementSetting engineering standards, ways of working and delivery expectationsProviding senior-level challenge and guidance to engineers and managersEnsuring engineering ..... full job details .....