At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a talented software engineering team while shaping technology strategy.
- Company: Join Acosta Europe, a forward-thinking company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, healthcare, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers everyone to thrive.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by influencing technology at a pivotal point in our journey.
- Qualifications: Experience leading engineering teams and translating business needs into tech solutions.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 110000 £ per year.
Salary: From £105,000 to £115,000
Location: Woking or Stoke (Hybrid 3 days in the office)
Salary Circa £110,000 per annum, plus £6k Car Allowance and 15% performance rated bonus.
This is not a traditional Head of Software Engineering role. We're looking for a technology leader who can combine engineering excellence with strategic thinking, helping shape how technology enables the next stage of growth across Acosta Group Europe. As our most senior software engineering leader, you'll play a central role in defining technology direction, leading high performing engineering teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and ensuring our platforms and products are built to support ambitious business goals. You'll have the opportunity to modernise, innovate and shape the future, balancing hands on understanding of technology with the leadership and commercial awareness needed to drive meaningful business outcomes.
About The Opportunity:
Technology is a critical enabler of our future growth. We're investing in our platforms, systems and digital capabilities to create better experiences for our clients, colleagues and customers. As Head of Software Engineering, you'll lead the engineering function whilst helping influence wider technology strategy. Working across multiple business areas, you'll ensure our technology roadmap delivers against both immediate priorities and long term ambitions. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, translating business challenges into technology solutions and creating an environment where talented engineers can do their best work.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading and developing a talented software engineering team.
- Setting engineering standards and driving technical excellence.
- Helping shape the future technology strategy for the organisation.
- Delivering scalable, secure and resilient platforms and applications.
- Driving modern development practices and continuous improvement.
- Working closely with business leaders to align technology investment with commercial priorities.
- Influencing architecture, innovation and technology decision making.
- Building a culture that attracts, develops and retains exceptional technical talent.
What We're Looking For:
You'll likely have experience leading software engineering teams within a complex organisation and be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels. We'd love to hear from you if you bring:
- A track record of leading and developing high performing engineering teams.
- Strong software engineering and technology leadership experience.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and translating business needs into technology solutions.
- A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how technology creates business value.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
This role offers a rare opportunity to influence technology at a pivotal point in our journey. You’ll join a business with ambitious plans, a collaborative culture and a genuine appetite for innovation. Most importantly, you’ll have the freedom to help shape the future direction of technology whilst building a high performing engineering function that delivers real impact.
Why join Acosta Europe?
- Comprehensive Healthcare – medical, dental, vision, plus life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Generous Pension Plan – Growing contributions as your service increases helping you plan for the future.
- Paid Time Off – 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays to recharge.
- Paid Volunteering Day – Make a difference in your community.
- Career Development – access to Acosta University and internal promotion programs.
- Company Tools – Including state of the art technology to ensure you are set up for success, including Laptop and mobile phone.
- Inclusive Culture – supportive, diverse, and values-driven environment.
- Employee Engagement – social events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.
At Acosta Europe, we believe diversity and inclusion are the foundation of innovation and success. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive.
Head of Software Engineering employer: Acosta
At Acosta Europe, we pride ourselves on being a people-first organisation that values innovation and collaboration. As a Field Sales Executive for Heineken in Sheffield, you'll enjoy a dynamic work culture that fosters personal growth and offers exceptional benefits, including a company car, generous holidays, and access to career development through Acosta University. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the freedom and support of a globally recognised brand.
