Interim Head of Software Engineering
Contract | Inside IR35 | London / Hybrid
We are supporting a large, complex organisation undergoing significant technology transformation in the search for an experienced Interim Head of Software Engineering.
This is an initial 3-6 month interim assignment focused on providing stability, technical leadership, and engineering oversight during a period of substantial change and ongoing delivery.
This role is less about owning every aspect of a traditional permanent Head of function remit, and more about ensuring the engineering operation continues to run effectively, supporting strategic initiatives, and providing senior technical leadership across the organisation.
The Opportunity
You will lead an established engineering function of approximately 20 FTEs across:
Software DevelopmentIntegrationBI & AnalyticsEngineering governance / project approvalsWorking closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide pragmatic leadership across BAU operations while contributing technical and engineering input into a broad portfolio of transformation programmes.
Current initiatives include:
Large-scale AI and automation programmesMulti-cloud transformation across AWS and AzureCloud migration activityCentral data repository initiativesCost optimisation programmesIntroduction of new products and systems
What We’re Looking For
We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
Strong software engineering leadership backgroundExperience operating within complex enterprise environmentsAbility to stabilise and lead engineering teams in an interim capacityCredibility providing technical oversight and engineering direction to projects and programmesStrong stakeholder engagement and governance capabilityIntegration experience / awareness highly desirablePrevious Higher Education sector experience is strongly preferred
Contract Details
Initial 3-month contract with likely extension to 6 monthsInside IR35£800-£850/day (inclusive of fee, excluding VAT)Hybrid working / London-based environmentInterview process commencing shortlyStart date required by mid-June at the latest
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