Job Description
Job Title: Head of Engineering/Technology (Centre of Excellence)
Reporting to: Director of Technology
Location: Burton-on-Trent (Hybrid)
Salary : Roughly £110,000 on base (Potential for scope for more) + Car Allowance + Bonus
About The Company:
Through innovation and cutting-edge technology, they aim to revolutionize the hospitality industry. Their ambition is to provide sector-leading digital solutions that enhance the lives of our customers and employees.
Role Purpose:
As the Head of Engineering, you will lead the creation and management of a new Digital Engineering Centre of Excellence (CoE). This is a unique opportunity to shape the engineering and testing operating model for the companies digital priorities. You will drive agility, quality, and cost-effective delivery through external partnerships while building robust in-house capabilities.
Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will play a critical role in delivering a cohesive technology strategy aligned with their corporate vision. This position offers the chance to lead transformative change, modernise an IT function, and elevate their digital capabilities to set new industry standards.
Why This Role Would Be Suitable:
* You have in depth technical knowledge of modern software engineering practices and tools (.NET, Java, Kotlin, and Cloud platforms) alongside expertise in security, integrations, and digital solutions, including CMS, native apps, APIs, and customer data platforms.
* You have a passion for technology modernisation and excellence and proven ability to drive cultural change and establish high-performing teams.
* You have worked on customer facing retail applications (mobile/web)
Key Responsibilities summarised:
Establish and Lead the Engineering CoE
* Build capabilities in Digital and Core IT Development, Testing, Release, and Environment Management.
* Integrate existing teams focused on Cloud, Infrastructure, Networks, and Security.
Define and Implement Strategies
* Develop engineering models, standards, and processes aligned with industry best practices.
* Shape their IT Infrastructure roadmap and oversee its successful implementation.
Drive Operational Excellence
* Ensure high performance, availability, and resilience across all Cloud and On-Premise infrastructures.
* Establish a robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
* Deliver high-quality software solutions through in-house and external resources.
Leadership and Collaboration
* Line manage key team leaders, including Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Digital Test Managers.
* Foster strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to deliver quality outcomes.
* Champion cultural and operational change to maximize team effectiveness and engagement.
Governance and Measurement
* Monitor and report engineering performance, ensuring alignment with compliance and business objectives.
* Define and uphold security, testing, and operational standards across the organization..
What They Offer:
* A chance to lead transformative change in a market-leading organisation.
* Opportunities to build a high-performing team and shape their digital future.
* Competitive compensation and benefits in a collaborative, innovative environment.
* A progression path into a director role
Apply Now
If you’re ready to lead the charge in redefining digital experiences for one of the UK's leading hospitality brands, we want to hear from you!