A leading professional services business is hiring a
Head of Software
to take full ownership of its software development function. This is a senior role that combines strategic direction with technical oversight, where you'll shape the roadmap, build a high-performing team, and remain close enough to the codebase to ensure technical excellence.
Role:
Head of Software
Salary:
£85,000 - £100,000 per annum
Location:
Guildford – 5 days per week onsite
What you'll be doing:
* Lead the software function, setting strategy, vision, and standards for development across the business
* Oversee design and delivery of applications built with
.NET Core, C#, SQL, Azure, and Angular
* Stay hands-on enough to guide architectural decisions, solve complex technical problems, and support delivery where needed
* Define and implement best practice in coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and agile delivery
* Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team with a strong technical culture
* Partner with senior stakeholders to align software delivery with business goals
* Ensure platforms are scalable, secure, and capable of supporting future growth
What you'll need:
* Proven experience leading software teams at Head of Software, Head of Engineering, or equivalent level
* Strong technical background with
.NET Core, C#, SQL, Azure, and Angular
* Ability to balance strategy and hands-on delivery, maintaining credibility with engineering teams
* Track record of building and scaling development teams while introducing structure and process
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
What's on offer:
* Salary £85,000 - £100,000 per annum
* 5 days per week onsite in Guildford HQ
* The opportunity to shape and grow a software function in a modern, ambitious organisation
* Work on impactful, business-critical projects using a modern Microsoft stack
* Clear career pathway with influence at senior leadership level
If you're a senior technical leader who thrives on both
setting direction and ensuring delivery
, this is an excellent opportunity to own and evolve the software function in a forward-thinking business.