Head Of Software Engineering

Interim Head of Software Engineering London (Hybrid) | 3–6 Months We are seeking an experienced Head of Software Engineering to lead a critical function within a large, complex organisation’s IT Services team. You will oversee a multi-disciplinary function covering software engineering, enterprise integrations, application platforms, data engineering, reporting and analytics , ensuring the delivery of secure, resilient and scalable digital services.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Software Engineering function across development, integrations, platforms and data services Oversee the support, maintenance and continuous improvement of enterprise applications and platforms Ensure services are secure, reliable and resilient, with strong governance and lifecycle management Drive modernisation of systems, including reducing technical debt and improving engineering practices Define and implement technical strategy, standards and roadmaps across software, integration and data services Lead enterprise integration capability, including APIs and critical institutional data flows Manage stakeholders, priorities and resources to balance operational delivery and strategic initiatives Oversee suppliers and technology partners, including contracts and performance Experience Required Proven leadership of enterprise software engineering or technology functions within large, complex environments Strong track record delivering secure, customer-focused digital services across applications, integrations and data Experience managing operational services , including service continuity, governance and support models Expertise in modern software engineering, integration and data platforms Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills

Desirable Experience within Higher Education or a similar complex organisation ITIL, Agile or relevant technical certifications