Interim Head of Engineering (Data & Software)

Midlands (hybrid) | Initial 3-month contract (inside IR35)

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

An opportunity for an experienced senior engineering leader to oversee delivery across data and software teams within a complex, evolving environment. This role is focused on leadership, driving standards, and improving delivery, with potential to develop into a longer-term position.

Responsibilities

• Lead approximately 30 engineers across multiple squads
• Drive delivery, standards and best practice
• Provide leadership across distributed teams
• Align engineering output with business objectives
• Support and challenge team leads and managers

Required skillset

• Proven Head of Data or Engineering / senior leadership experience
• Strong background in data‑led environments
• Experience managing large, distribu...