Department: Internal Technology
Location: Oxford, UK
Description
Based in Oxford, you will join the Internal Technology team as our Engineering Manager — a new and pivotal role supporting the Head of Architecture and Engineering. You will lead and develop a talented group of engineers across the Modern Workplace, Data, and System Specialist teams, ensuring that Aurora continues to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions that empower our people and operations.
You will focus on people, process, and performance — creating an environment where engineers can thrive, and delivery teams can operate effectively. Acting as a force multiplier for the Head of Architecture and Engineering, you will take ownership of line management, training, and delivery ceremonies, while collaborating on strategy and technical direction.
This role will suit someone who has grown from an engineering or solutions architecture background into a leadership position, ideally with experience in the Microsoft ecosystem (M365, Azure, Exchange, Intune, SharePoint, etc) and cloud first environments.
Key Responsibilities
Line manage engineers across the Modern Workplace, Data, and System Specialist teams
Take ownership of, run and continuously improve team ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Build and maintain competency frameworks and training plans for each discipline
Work closely with Head of Architecture and Engineering and lead engineers to ensure technical delivery aligns with Aurora’s strategic priorities
Develop and optimise delivery processes to ensure consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement, within engineering teams and in collaboration with the wider Internal Technology department
Serve as a trusted point of escalation for people and performance matters
Partner with the Head of Architecture and Engineering to ensure that the engineering functions operate efficiently, maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and growth alongside the wider Internal Technology department
Support engineers with professional development, including coaching, mentorship, and goal setting
Support engineers in the delivery of technical solutions, drawing on past hands-on experience as an engineer or architect. Ensure effective and proactive escalation to the Head of Architecture and Engineering where required
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required attributes:
Excellent people leader with a proven track record leading teams and developing high performance culture
Proven experience in engineering or delivery management, ideally across multiple technical disciplines
Previous hands-on experience as an engineer, consultant, or solutions architect
Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, particularly M365 and Azure, to deliver internal IT capabilities
Experience running agile ceremonies and improving delivery processes
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and resolve challenges constructively
Experience implementing competency frameworks and performance metrics
Highly organised, delivery-focused, and able to prioritise effectively
A collaborative and positive approach to problem-solving
Desirable attributes:
Experience in consultancy or professional services environments
Understanding of data engineering practices and business intelligence concepts
Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Salesforce, SAP, or Dynamics 365 F&O
Experience with utilising CI/CD patterns and DevOps tooling to orchestrate configuration across environments
Experience working with Project Managers to deliver broad impact solutions
What we offer
Some of the benefits we include are:
Private Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Support
Salary-Exchange Pension
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Local Oxford Discounts
Cycle-to-work Scheme
Flu Jabs
At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.
To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.