Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants to join a digital transformation at British Heart Foundation (BHF). As Head of Software Engineering, you’ll lead the software engineering function and shape the multi-year roadmap with responsibility for software development, digital platforms, DevOps and QA across the organisation.You’ll develop strategies, roadmaps and standards for current and future platforms, and execute capabilities to the business. You’ll manage the website, intranet and PowerPlatform services, working with stakeholders to deploy new features and services that deliver business value. As Chapter Lead, you’ll provide technical leadership to a team of -35 (onshore and offshore), developing the team, setting vision and standards, and delivering capability across Technology.Working arrangements: this is a hybrid role with work split between home and one day per week at the London office, with flexibility as needed.Responsibilities

Lead the software engineering function and drive the multi-year roadmap for software development, digital platforms, DevOps and QA.Define and implement strategies, roadmaps and standards for current and future platforms.Oversee management of the website, intranet and PowerPlatform services.Collaborate with stakeholders across technology to deploy new features and services that deliver business value.Provide technical leadership to a team of -35, including coaching, vision setting and standards enforcement.Support development of the organisation’s digital capabilities and secure, scalable, cloud-native architecture.About You

Degree qualified in a technology, computing or related discipline, or significant relevant industry experience.Strong technical knowledge in: C#, HTML, CSS, ASP.NET, SQL, MVC, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, SharePoint, MongoDB.Proven experience leading software engineering in a bimodal delivery environment, managing build/buy/partner strategies and vendor ecosystems.Background in secure, scalable, cloud-native architecture and DevOps practices.Strong stakeholder management, with ability to communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences; broad experience across web/digital/integration/UX/backend/full stack.Excellent leadership, recruitment and team-building skills; strong written and verbal communication; ability to simplify complex problems and articulate decisions to all levels, including board/executive leadership.About Us

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, and our internal EDI groups help create an environment where all colleagues and volunteers can succeed.What we offer

Flexible working arrangements are available. We offer a generous holiday allowance, an excellent working environment and a welcoming, supportive team. For details on benefits, download our benefits document at the bottom of this page.Interview process

First stage is a short one-way video interview; successful candidates will be invited to interview via MS Teams, with final stage interviews held at our London offices.How to apply

To apply, click the apply button below and submit an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement outlining your interest and how you meet the role’s criteria. The BHF uses anonymous CV software as part of the application journey to support fair selection. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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