The AA
Engineering Director
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Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent, full time
Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.
For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as an Engineering Director means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.
Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.
This is the job
Build the engineering organisation that will power the future of the AA
Technology is fundamental to how we deliver exceptional experiences for millions of members and customers across the UK. As our new Engineering Director, you'll play a critical leadership role in transforming how engineering is delivered across the organisation, leading high performing teams that build secure, resilient and scalable technology at pace.
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you'll translate technology strategy into execution, driving engineering excellence, modern delivery practices and AI enabled software engineering across the Chief Technology Office. This is a newly created executive role where you'll shape engineering capability, influence enterprise-wide technology decisions and help define the next chapter of our technology transformation.
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What will I be doing?
- Lead engineering delivery across the organisation, ensuring technology solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned to strategic business priorities.
- Drive modern engineering practices, AI enabled software development, automation and continuous improvement to increase delivery speed, quality and productivity.
- Build and develop a high performing engineering organisation, creating an inclusive culture that attracts, develops and retains exceptional talent.
- Partner with Technology Strategy, Product, Data, Digital and Operations leaders to deliver complex transformation programmes and maximise business value.
- Establish engineering governance, standards and performance measures, providing assurance on delivery, operational resilience and engineering capability to Executive and Board stakeholders.
- Champion innovation by identifying emerging technologies and engineering approaches that improve customer outcomes, operational performance and long-term value.
What do I need?
- Significant experience leading large scale engineering organisations within complex enterprise environments.
- A proven track record of delivering technology transformation, modern engineering practices and organisational change that delivers measurable business outcomes.
- Strong technical expertise across cloud technologies, modern software engineering, platform engineering, integration and enterprise technology environments.
- Experience developing engineering operating models, improving developer productivity and building high performing engineering teams.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence Executive and Board level leaders while working collaboratively across technology and business functions.
- A strategic and commercially minded leader who combines technical credibility with the ability to inspire teams, challenge thinking and deliver lasting organisational impact.
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Benefits
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
- Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
- Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
- Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
- Company funded life assurance
- Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Plus, so much more!
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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