We are currently looking to recruit a Head of Engineering (IFS) to lead one of the most critical technology transformations at the heart of HomeServe's operations.
The role will be based out of our Walsall office where we work in a hybrid, flexible way (2 days in office)
The salary is competitive and comes with £7000 cash/car allowance, 15% bonus, private medical and upto 6% matched pension.
We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Engineering to spearhead our implementation of the IFS ERP platform, bringing together architecture, infrastructure, data and integrations into a seamless solution that will support our business for the next decade and beyond.
This will be more than a delivery role, you will shape and own the technical vision, lead internal and external teams, and ensure that everything from performance to security is embedded in the DNA of the solution.
More about the role;
You’ll be setting the blueprint for how IFS will serve HomeServe for years to come.
Leading from the front, coordinate across senior stakeholders, vendors, and multi-disciplinary teams to bring vision into reality.
Deliver solutions to tough technical challenges with real business impact.
You’ll be the go-to technical authority on the IFS programme, what you do here will be seen, felt, and appreciated
More about what you will do in role;
Lead the technical architecture and end-to-end delivery of IFS Cloud across infrastructure, integrations, and data
Act as the primary technical liaison between stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams
Design for scale, security, and sustainability
Support DevOps enablement, deployment automation, and best practice governance
Own the technical roadmap, ensuring solutions are future proof and aligned with business growth
Guide, influence, and uplift teams in how we adopt IFS functionality
What you will bring;
Proven experience leading IFS ERP implementations from a technical standpoint
Deep understanding of IFS architecture, APIs, integrations, and infrastructure models
Experience with Azure, hybrid cloud environments, and modern DevOps practices
Strong stakeholder skills, you can explain the “how” and the “why” to business and technical audiences alike
Leadership capability, comfortable in front of a whiteboard, a roadmap, or a risk log
A calm, confident mindset that thrives under pressure and ambiguity
About HomeServe
At HomeServe, we help millions of customers take care of their homes. Whether it’s repairs, cover, or installations, we’re there when they need us and always with a smile. Our Technology & Change function is powering a major transformation, and this role is central to that journey.