Division : Portfolio
Location: UK - home based with travel as required
Reporting to: Head of Engineering (Portfolio)
Direct Reports: Developer(s) (Elections)
Location: UK - home based with travel as required
Reporting to: Head of Engineering (Portfolio)
Direct Reports: Developer(s) (Elections)
About the role
This is a hands-on engineering leadership role. You’ll lead an experienced team building software that councils across England, Scotland and Wales rely on to register voters and run elections. The work is shaped by legislation and fixed electoral deadlines, so sound engineering judgement and reliable delivery matter.
You’ll spend most of your time designing, building and reviewing software alongside the team, with the balance between development, delivery leadership and people management flexing around the electoral calendar and the needs of the team.
What success looks like
- Elections releases meet agreed commitments and statutory deadlines, with quality, security and reliability maintained or improved.
- Product and stakeholders have a clear view of engineering capacity, progress and risk. The lead raises issues early, with options and a recommendation.
- The team works in measurably better ways, including through AI-assisted development, and standards are adopted without unnecessary friction.
- Product and Engineering make decisions together, and the team is proud of what it builds.
- Developers have clear objectives and development plans. Product knowledge and technical ownership are shared across the team.
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Closing Date: 27 November 2026
Engineering Lead (Elections) in Farnborough employer: Idox Group
Idox is an excellent employer for IT Security Analysts, offering a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment in the UK. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to the safeguarding of our information assets. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and passion for technology, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in IT Operations and Security.
