We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one elseSmall businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. Read our Impact Report] | [See our Trustpilot]The role London (Hybrid) | 2 days in the office | Competitive Salary + BenefitsAs our Platform & Workplace Engineering Director, you'll be responsible for leading both our Cloud Platform and Enterprise Service orgs:Leading and developing two engineering teams — Cloud Platform (cloud infrastructure, observability, SRE, incident response) and Enterprise Services (IT support, IAM, Okta, Slack and core SaaS) — setting technical direction, hiring and performance standards across both.Delivering the reliability, performance and cost-efficiency of the cloud platform underpinning production services, including SLOs, on-call and incident response practices, and post-incident learning, in line with the broader infrastructure strategy.Executing the roadmap for enterprise services and identity, treating internal IT as an engineering discipline — automation-first, self-service where possible, and measured on employee productivity and security outcomes.Tracking and reporting meaningful operational metrics — availability, MTTR, change failure rate, identity hygiene, endpoint and SaaS posture, support responsiveness — and using them to drive continuous improvement within the function.What we’re looking for A track record of leading engineering teams at scale (managers of managers experience preferred)Deep credibility in either cloud platform or modern enterprise engineering — and the breadth to lead both.We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate - with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We’d love to chat!
Head of Platform Engineering in London employer: Funding Circle
Funding Circle is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in our London office where hybrid working allows for flexibility and balance. We prioritise employee growth through mentorship opportunities and encourage the development of cutting-edge AI solutions, all while offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits that support your well-being and career advancement.
