Head of Software

HEAD OF SOFTWARE

Must be eligible for security clearance. Location: Cambridgeshire. Working Environment: Hybrid.

We're partnering with a local tech consultancy who are at a pivotal stage in their journey, with growth driven by the delivery of cutting-edge, high-quality products across multiple sectors, and looking for a Head of Software to step into a strategic leadership role where your impact will directly shape the company's growth trajectory.

Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, you'll lead and scale a multidisciplinary software function of circa 25 engineers (and growing), including managers and individual contributors. This role blends technical leadership, people management, customer engagement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & grow a high-performing team across software, firmware, DSP, FPGA, AI/ML
• Develop and mentor leaders, managing managers and driving capability across the function
• Drive process excellence, implementing robust, scalable software engineering practices
• Ensure delivery quality, maintaining high standards across varied project types (from prototypes to production systems)
• Partner with customers, supporting technical sales, bids, and ongoing relationships
• Oversee project planning & resourcing, ensuring the right skills are aligned to delivery needs
• Contribute to strategic growth, aligning engineering output with business goals

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience leading software teams in a consultancy or fee-for-service environment
• A track record of scaling teams and implementing rigorous, effective engineering processes
• Strong line management experience, including managing managers.
• Succesful background in developing software products with a broad technical understanding across:
  • Firmware
  • Cloud & applications
  • Testing & quality
  • AI/ML (desirable)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to obtain security clearance.