Fruition Group
Head Of Engineering

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Head of Engineering
Location: Manchester, UK - Hybrid Working (3 Days per Week in Office)
Please note: Candidates must be able to commute to the Manchester office 3 days per week. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to lead a key Engineering function, shaping technology delivery, engineering standards and team capability across the organisation. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable and resilient technology solutions while driving continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the C#/.Net Engineering function, aligning delivery with business and technology strategy.
- Own engineering governance, standards, controls and best practices.
- Deliver high-quality solutions across design, build, test and release activities.
- Manage engineering roadmaps, resource planning, priorities and delivery performance.
- Collaborate with Architecture, Change, Operations and business stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives.
- Drive automation, modern engineering practices and continuous improvement.
- Monitor delivery performance, risks and service outcomes.
- Manage third-party suppliers and engineering partners.
- Coach, mentor and develop engineering teams.
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Requirements
Essential
- Significant experience leading large-scale engineering or technology delivery teams.
- Experience leading Microsoft-stack teams working with C#/.Net
- Proven track record delivering complex technology programmes within enterprise environments.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and people development skills.
- Experience establishing engineering governance, standards and delivery frameworks.
- Knowledge of technology risk, security and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing suppliers and outsourced delivery partners.
Desirable
- Experience leading engineering transformation programmes.
- Exposure to cloud technologies, DevOps and automation practices.
- Experience within regulated environments.


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What's in it for me?
- Strategic leadership position with significant business impact.
- Opportunity to shape engineering strategy and delivery.
- Work alongside senior technology and business leaders.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working environment.
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If you are a collaborative technology leader with a passion for engineering excellence and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Selection for employment will be based solely on skills, experience and ability to perform the role.
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