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 Reposonsibilities: 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