Head of Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global organization is seeking a Head of Engineering in Cardiff to lead their technology delivery and operations. This role involves improving product support, driving modernization through Agile and DevOps practices, and managing cross-functional teams. Offering a competitive salary of up to £83,000, along with excellent benefits including a pension contribution, flexible working, and health schemes, the position demands a seasoned leader with a passion for tech in regulated sectors.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

25 Days annual leave

Health and wellness schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid volunteering leave

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Strong background in overseeing large-scale programmes.
• Confident decision-maker and influencer, with excellent stakeholder and team management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams of DevOps engineers and delivery managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, operation, and ongoing improvement of technologies within a critical product area.
• Champion modern development practices and DevOps approaches.
• Drive innovation and value in partnership with product teams.

Skills

Programme oversight

Stakeholder management

Agile project management

Leadership in product engineering

DevOps management

Education

Experience in education, healthcare or regulated sectors

Job description

Job Description

Head of Engineering | Product | Roadmap | Strategy | Education | Digital Transformation | Cardiff HQ - 2 days per week onsite | £83,000

Method Resourcing has partnered exclusively with an incredible global organisation that is transforming technology on a global scale - and they want you to be part of it!

The role: You will lead the delivery, operation, and ongoing improvement of technologies within one of their most critical product areas. This includes overseeing product support, service efficiency, change initiatives, and the creation of new solutions. The role focuses on championing modern development practices and DevOps approaches to enhance operations, speed up deployments, and bring new features to market faster, while working closely with product teams to drive innovation and value.

The keys skills & experience my client are looking for:

• Strong background in overseeing large-scale programmes.
• Industry background in education, healthcare, or other regulated sectors with exposure to EdTech (desirable).
• A confident decision-maker and influencer, with excellent stakeholder and team management skills.
• Foundational understanding of software development principles, tools, and workflows.
• Skilled in Agile project management, particularly using Scrum to guide product development cycles.
• Proven senior leadership experience in product engineering within a global setting, including resource and delivery management, across multiple timezones.
• Strong background in managing cross-functional teams, working with product managers and engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams of DevOps engineers, delivery managers, and operations staff to deliver high-quality, vision-aligned products.

Alongside a salary of up to £83,000, my client can offer the following benefits:

• 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• 25 Days annual leave, plus public holidays
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Flexible working hours
• Paid volunteering leave
• Excellent continuous professional development
• 1.5 % Flexible benefits allowance
• Health and wellness schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on a range of products, including days out
• Cash back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site car parking

You will be working on true innovation in an ethical industry - if that sounds of interest to you then please apply, or reach out to (see below) for more information.

NO SPONSORSHIP can be offered for this role unfortunately.

Head of Engineering | Product | Roadmap | Strategy | Education | Digital Transformation | Cardiff HQ - 2 days per week onsite | £83,000

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