Software Engineering Manager / Head of Software

Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Software

Location: South Bristol (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Software for our client based in South Bristol. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership opportunity where you will have the chance to build and lead a software development function from the ground up, contributing to the growth and future direction of the company. You’ll play a pivotal role in transitioning legacy projects, bringing development in-house, and building an internal development team. This role offers the potential to grow into a CTO position as the company expands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Building & Leadership:
• Lead the recruitment, mentorship, and management of a high-performing software development team.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to manage the transition to in-house development.

• Technical Strategy & Execution:
• Plan, execute, and deliver software projects that align with business goals.
• Manage risks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery.

• Technical Leadership:
• Establish and enforce development standards and best practices.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to support both technical and business roadmaps.
• Provide technical oversight through code reviews and technical stand-ups.

Preferred Skills and Experience: (Not all are essential, but ideal candidates will stand out with the following.)

• Proven experience setting up a software development function from scratch.
• Hands-on coding abilities with experience leading code reviews and daily stand-ups.
• Strong background in team recruitment, building, and scaling.
• Working knowledge of web development technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, SQL Server.
• Experience with major digital transformations, especially in bringing development in-house.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work with third-party vendors.
• Experience in setting up technical roadmaps, strategy, and software architecture.

Benefits:

• Flexible Hybrid working arrangement
• Competitive salary with potential progression to CTO as the company grows.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing company’s software development strategy.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension