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Elsewhen

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United Kingdom, London

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

As a Director of Technology at Elsewhen, you will be a key member of our technology leadership team, shaping our technical vision and driving the success of our engineering department. Working in partnership with the CTO and other Directors, you will guide a dedicated part of our engineering team and a portfolio of client projects. This is a senior leadership role for a collaborative and strategic technologist who excels at balancing high-level strategy with hands-on impact. You will have the autonomy to lead your teams and projects, all while contributing to the overall growth and direction of technology at Elsewhen.

Job Responsibility:

Partner with the CTO and other directors to define and shape the company’s overall technology strategy, roadmap, and standards
Lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated group of engineering leads and their teams, fostering their professional growth and managing team performance
Provide strategic oversight and technical governance for a portfolio of client projects, acting as the primary escalation point for technical challenges
Act as a senior technical expert in new business pitches and client relationships, helping to design solutions and build trusted partnerships
Drive innovation within your domain by championing emerging technologies, modern architectural patterns, and best-in-class engineering practices
Champion and contribute to our engineering culture, promoting an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning
Manage team structure and resource allocation within your remit to ensure efficient and high-quality project delivery

Requirements:

Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role (e.g., Head of Engineering, Senior Principal Engineer, or Director) within a digital product or consultancy environment
A strong background in hands-on software engineering and system architecture, with experience delivering complex, large-scale digital products
Demonstrable experience in people management, including hiring, mentoring, and developing engineering leads and senior engineers
Experience in a client-facing role, with excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
A track record of contributing to technology strategy and making high-level decisions on architecture, tooling, and practices
Experience working effectively in a collaborative leadership team, contributing to a shared vision and collective goals
Deep understanding of modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), agile methodologies, and DevOps principles

What we offer:

Private Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for both physical and mental health
Flexible and Remote-First Work Environment: Choose how and where you work, with the option for weekly team meet-ups in central London
Generous Leave Policy: 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays
Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity leave
Learning and Development: Individual annual budget of £2,000 for learning and development, with dedicated learning days
Feel Better Fund: £500 to help set up your remote office
Social Events: Monthly and quarterly team events, an annual team trip, and half-yearly social events
Gym Membership Contribution: Support for maintaining your physical health
Pension Contribution: Enhanced employer pension contribution of 6%
Bonus Opportunities: Potential to receive a discretionary (non-contractual) bonus based on business and personal achievements

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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