Head of Engineering - Product

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking not-for-profit organization that is transforming technology globally. As the Head of Engineering, you will lead a talented team, driving innovation in content delivery systems and spearheading digital transformation initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of education and technology while working in a flexible and supportive environment. With a competitive salary and an array of benefits, including generous annual leave and a strong pension contribution, this position is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in an ethical industry. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

10% Employer Pension Contribution

Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits

30 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance 4x Annual Salary

Flexible Working Hours

Paid Volunteering Leave

Continuous Professional Development

Flexible Benefits Allowance

Health and Wellness Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Deep experience in enterprise content management and web development.
• Strong background in overseeing large-scale programmes in regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to lead globally distributed teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the roadmap for content delivery systems.
• Manage a team of 7 and drive long-term goals.
• Oversee large-scale digital transformation initiatives using AI.

Skills

Enterprise Content Management

Learning & Development Systems

AI-driven Build Experience

Web Development

Agile Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Software Development Principles

IT Systems

Scrum Methodology

Team Leadership

Tools

Agile Methodologies

ITIL

ECMS

PL Systems

Job description

Job Description

Head of Engineering | Product | Roadmap | Strategy | Education | Digital Transformation | Cardiff HQ - Remote | £80,000-£85,000

Method Resourcing has partnered exclusively with an incredible not-for-profit that is transforming technology on a global scale - and they want you to be part of it!

The role: You will lead and deliver the roadmap for content delivery systems in collaboration with product heads and technical teams. You will manage a team of 7 and initially partner with a peer lead to shape and drive long-term goals, whilst overseeing large-scale digital transformation initiatives using AI, web, and enterprise learning technologies.

The keys skills & experience my client are looking for:

• Deep experience with enterprise content management, learning & development systems, AI-driven build experience, and web development.
• Strong background in overseeing large-scale programmes.
• Industry background in education, healthcare, or other regulated sectors with exposure to EdTech.
• A confident decision-maker and influencer, with excellent stakeholder and team management skills.
• Foundational understanding of software development principles, tools, and workflows.
• Familiar with IT systems, the software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, ITIL, and platforms like ECMS and PL systems.
• Skilled in Agile project management, particularly using Scrum to guide product development cycles.
• Proven ability to lead globally distributed teams and manage collaboration across multiple time zones and stakeholders.
• Experience in growing and leading teams of Product Engineers.

Alongside a salary of up to £85,000, my client can offer the following benefits:

• 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• 30 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 for more information.

NO SPONSORSHIP can be offered for this role unfortunately.

Head of Engineering | Product | Roadmap | Strategy | Education | Digital Transformation | Cardiff HQ - Remote | £80,000-£85,000