Head of Engineering Department: Digital & IT Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Compensation: £52,000 - £64,000 / year Description techUK Overview: techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With over 1100 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world. Role purpose: The Head of Engineering is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining techUK’s core digital systems and engineering capability. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role that combines software development, platform architecture, and business systems integration. The role will lead the development of scalable systems across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Azure, Dynamics 365, and Power BI, while introducing AI‑driven workflows and automation to improve organisational efficiency. Working closely with teams across the organisation, the Head of Engineering will translate business needs into practical technical solutions and ensure systems are well integrated across the organisation’s digital environment. The organisation’s website operates on a headless architecture using Contentful CMS, with the front‑end hosted on Vercel, and integrates with CRM, analytics, and internal systems through API‑driven services. Operating within a small engineering team, the Head of Engineering will remain actively involved in development, prototyping, and technical implementation while shaping the organisation’s engineering capability and digital architecture. This role reports into the Chief Technology and Transformation Officer and will have 1‑2 direct reports. Key Responsibilities

Platform Development & Systems Architecture - Design, build, and maintain techUK’s core digital systems across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Azure‑hosted services, integrations with Dynamics 365, and supporting data infrastructure. Website & Digital Platform Engineering - Provide technical leadership for the organisation’s digital platforms, including the headless website architecture built on Contentful and hosted via Vercel, ensuring reliable integration with CRM, analytics, and other internal systems. Data Architecture & Business Intelligence - Develop and maintain reliable data flows between organisational systems, supporting accurate reporting and insight generation through platforms such as Power BI and helping establish a clear single source of truth for organisational data. Systems Integration & APIs - Design and implement API‑driven integrations between core systems including CRM, website platforms, marketing tools, analytics environments, and internal databases, ensuring systems operate as a connected digital ecosystem. AI, Automation & Rapid Prototyping - Develop and implement AI‑enabled workflows and automation that improve operational efficiency and unlock organisational insight. Rapidly prototype new tools and workflows to test ideas and deliver practical solutions across the business. Engineering Leadership - Establish and maintain best practice in software development, platform architecture, security, and DevOps practices while providing hands‑on engineering leadership within a small team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Competencies

Technical Leadership - Ability to design robust digital systems and guide engineering approaches while remaining hands‑on in development. Systems Thinking - Strong ability to understand complex technical environments and design integrations that improve organisational capability. Problem Solving - Ability to diagnose operational challenges and translate them into practical technical solutions. Communication - Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and work effectively with non‑technical stakeholders. Innovation & Curiosity - Interest in emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and data platforms, and the ability to apply them practically. Delivery & Execution - Comfortable moving quickly from concept to working solutions through prototyping, development, and iterative improvement.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

Strong hands‑on experience in software development and platform engineering. Experience working within the Microsoft technology ecosystem, including:

Azure cloud services Dynamics 365 Power BI Microsoft Graph APIs Azure Functions or serverless architectures Power Platform or related automation tools

Experience building API‑driven integrations between enterprise platforms including CRM systems, web platforms, marketing systems, and analytics environments. Strong programming capability in languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#. Experience developing integrations, automation pipelines, and backend services that support operational workflows. Experience working with modern web architectures, ideally including headless CMS platforms. Experience operating in small technical teams where individuals remain hands‑on in engineering work. Line management experience is essential. Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver working systems.

Desired Knowledge and Experience

Experience working with Contentful CMS and Vercel hosting environments. Experience implementing AI‑driven tools, automation workflows, or LLM‑based systems. Experience working with data platforms, analytics environments, or business intelligence systems. Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices, including version control platforms such as GitHub. Experience working in a technology sector, membership organisation, or policy‑focused environment.

Benefits This is a full‑time role based out of techUK’s London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. The salary range for this role is £52,000-£64,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits. To apply for this role, please click below on the 'Apply Now' button. #J-18808-Ljbffr