Head of Engineering

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£64,000 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Azure cloud services Dynamics 365 Power BI API-driven integrations Python JavaScript/TypeScript

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Engineering

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] 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, [Employer hidden] 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Platform Development & Systems Architecture
  • Website & Digital Platform Engineering
  • Data Architecture & Business Intelligence
  • Systems Integration & APIs
  • AI, Automation & Rapid Prototyping
  • Engineering Leadership

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Competencies

  • Technical Leadership
  • Systems Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Innovation & Curiosity
  • Delivery & Execution

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.
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