Head Of Software Engineering

Sanderson Recruitment Plc; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment Plc in the Midlands is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to lead multiple software teams, shape engineering strategy and drive high‑impact delivery in a hybrid Midlands environment. You will champion best practices, nurture talent and collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

This is a senior technology leadership role offering up to £120,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within software engineering.
• Strong background in technology delivery and team management.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Commercial awareness and a focus on delivering business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop software engineering teams.
• Drive excellence across software delivery and engineering practices.
• Partner with stakeholders across technology and the wider business.
• Support the development of engineering strategy and delivery capability.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive culture.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People development

Technology delivery

Commercial awareness

Job description

Head of Software Engineering

Midlands | Hybrid Working

Up to £120,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced technology leader to join a growing organisation as Head of Software Engineering.

This role will lead software engineering teams responsible for delivering high-quality technology solutions that support business growth and innovation. You will play a key role in developing engineering capability, driving best practice, and ensuring the successful delivery of technology initiatives across the organisation.

The Role

• Lead and develop software engineering teams.
• Drive excellence across software delivery and engineering practices.
• Partner with stakeholders across technology and the wider business.
• Support the development of engineering strategy and delivery capability.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive culture.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation.

About You

• Proven leadership experience within software engineering.
• Strong background in technology delivery and team management.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Commercial awareness and a focus on delivering business outcomes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.