Overview
Engineering Leadership Role – Scale-Up in Growth Mode (London, Office-First)
People and Technology Leadership
Base pay range:£140K - £180K + equity + private medical + perks.
We’re looking for an Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering to take the reins of a talented, growing team at a well-funded scale-up that’s transforming how an entire industry operates.
This fast-moving, high-impact leadership role has you working directly with the founders and senior product leaders to scale teams, drive delivery, and embed a high-performance engineering culture where engineers thrive.
You’ll inherit a strong foundation team (2 pods, 15+ engineers across front-end, back-end, full stack, DevOps) and the mandate to grow it to 20+ while levelling up processes, mentoring a wave of junior talent, and pioneering AI-first development.
What you’ll be doing
* Shape and deliver the roadmap with founders & product leads, balancing ambition with technical excellence.
* Lead, coach, and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team (2 technical leads + DevOps) building career paths, mentoring juniors, and creating a culture of ownership.
* Removing bottlenecks for the team, being the enabler
* Drive rapid, reliable delivery while keeping platform health, security, and scalability front of mind.
* Embed AI, automation, and pragmatic DevOps practices to boost speed and quality.
* Be a visible, approachable leader from code reviews to problem-solving alongside your team.
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in high-growth, product-led environments.
* Strong technical grounding (Python/Django ideal) with the ability to guide and mentor developers.
* A low-ego, collaborative style equally comfortable in deep technical discussions and high-level strategy.
* Experience balancing speed and quality in fast-paced delivery environments.
* Passion for developing people as much as delivering great software.
Why this role is exciting
* Work directly with ambitious, young founders driving real industry change.
* Lead a collaborative, office-first culture where decisions happen face-to-face.
* Competitive salary (£140K - £180K) + equity + private medical + perks.
* Be part of a growth journey with real ownership, influence, and scope to shape how engineering operates.
Location: London (Camden), office-first
If you’re ready to lead from the front, scale a high-performance team, and make a visible impact in a fast-growing business, please send your CV across today.
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