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Engineering Director
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About The Company
Arbor Education is dedicated to transforming the educational landscape by providing innovative management information systems (MIS) and school management tools that enhance operational efficiency and staff wellbeing. With a mission to create happier, more productive working environments for educators, Arbor's solutions are currently empowering over 12,000 schools and trusts across the region. The company's core philosophy emphasizes balancing technological advancement with the human element of education, ensuring that staff are supported, motivated, and equipped to deliver their best. By leveraging data-driven insights and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Arbor aims to redefine the future of school management, making it more joyful and sustainable for everyone involved.
About The Role
As an Engineering Director at Arbor Education, you will play a pivotal role in scaling the company's technological capabilities and strategic direction. This leadership position involves overseeing multiple engineering teams, fostering a culture of mentorship, and driving innovation in alignment with the company's growth ambitions. You will be instrumental in shaping Arbor's engineering identity, particularly in the context of the evolving AI landscape, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of industry advancements. Your focus will be on delivering customer-centric solutions, balancing technical excellence with commercial objectives, and cultivating a high-performance engineering environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence Arbor’s future, working closely with senior leadership to implement strategic initiatives that support sustainable growth and technological excellence.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in leading and managing multiple engineering teams within a fast-paced environment. Proven expertise in developing and growing managers and senior contributors is essential. You should have a strong background in modern software architecture, with the ability to maintain credibility and foster trust with technical teams. Demonstrable success in utilizing data and metrics to drive continuous improvement, as well as experience partnering with product and business leaders to align technical strategies with commercial goals, is required. Additionally, you should have a track record of leading teams through organizational change, scaling challenges, and process improvements, all while maintaining speed and autonomy. Excellent communication skills, a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, and a deep understanding of how AI will influence the software development lifecycle are also key qualifications.
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Responsibilities
- Lead an organization of seven or more engineering teams, directly managing Engineering Managers and Staff Engineers to deliver impactful results.
- Foster a culture of mentorship, coaching, and professional development to build leadership capabilities within your teams.
- Collaborate with Product Directors and VPs to ensure roadmaps are aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and technical strategy.
- Enhance the maturity of the engineering function by leading by example and leveraging the latest advancements in AI and software engineering practices.
- Promote a customer outcome-focused mindset, ensuring teams are solving the right problems rather than just shipping features.
- Balance the delivery of commercial features with the management of technical debt, support, and architectural risks.
- Navigate complex issues pragmatically, providing clarity and strategic direction to teams during ambiguity or uncertainty.
- Utilize data effectively to monitor team health, drive improvements, and ensure sustainable engineering practices.
- Serve as a point of escalation for critical issues, ensuring proper incident management, root cause analysis, and preventative measures.
- Contribute to strategic planning by providing a technical perspective on investments, innovation, and future growth initiatives.
Benefits
Arbor Education offers a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal wellbeing, including:
- A dedicated wellbeing team that champions initiatives such as mindfulness, lunch and learn sessions, manager training, and mental health first aid.
- 32 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays), comprising 25 days annual leave plus seven company-wide days during Easter, Summer, and Christmas.
- Life assurance coverage at three times your annual salary.
- Access to wellness benefits through AIG Smart Health, including virtual GP services, mental health support, counseling, and personalized health checks.
- Private dental insurance provided by Bupa.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme managed by Scottish Widows.
- Enhanced maternity and adoption leave (20 weeks full pay) and paternity leave (6 weeks full pay).
- Supportive services such as maternity coaching sessions to assist during significant life changes.
- Access to wellbeing apps like Calm and financial coaching through Bippit.
- Flexible working arrangements tailored to individual needs.
- Social events and team-building activities organized by dedicated committees.
- A professional development budget for courses, certifications, and memberships.
- Opportunities to volunteer with charities of your choice.
- Dog-friendly office environment to promote a relaxed and inclusive workplace culture.
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Equal Opportunity
Arbor Education is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds enrich our organization and drive innovation. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our recruitment process is fair and accessible, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout their application and interview stages. We partner with Neurodiversity Consultancy, Lexxic, to ensure ongoing support and training that promotes neurodiversity and inclusivity within our organization. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
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