Head of Technical Consulting

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Technical Consulting to lead our technical consulting practice. This key role will drive the delivery of pre‑sales consultancy, develop innovative prototypes, and oversee paid geospatial consultancy engagements. You will lead a talented team of consultants and technical specialists, ensuring we deliver exceptional value to our clients while supporting our key commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the technical consulting strategy aligned with Idox Geospatial\’s business objectives
• Develop commercial propositions that leverage our comprehensive portfolio of data, software, and technical expertise to deliver new customer value
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key clients across government and private sectors
• Collaborate with product teams to influence roadmap based on client needs and market opportunities
• Regularly report on progress, blockers and new opportunities as part of the Geospatial leadership team

Team Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of technical consultants and geospatial specialists
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence
• Set OKR‑style objectives that ensure team performance
• Conduct regular 121 and performance reviews to ensure consistent delivery
• Ensure knowledge sharing and best practices across the team
• Lead complex pre‑sales engagements, translating client requirements into compelling solutions
• Collaborate with sales teams to qualify opportunities and develop winning proposals
• Develop and deliver technical demonstrations, proof‑of‑concepts, and prototypes (including detailed technical designs, wireframes and specifications)
• Serve as a trusted advisor to prospective clients on geospatial strategy and implementation
• Support RFP/tender responses with technical expertise and solution architecture

Consultancy Delivery

• Oversee the delivery of paid consultancy projects, ensuring quality, timeline and budget adherence
• Ensure that customer requirements are clearly captured and that the expected benefits are successfully delivered
• Act as technical escalation point for complex client challenges
• Define methodologies and frameworks for consistent, high‑quality delivery
• Ensure projects leverage Idox Geospatial\’s full portfolio of software and data services
• Work closely with the Project Management team to document and report resource allocation and manage capacity planning across concurrent engagements

Technical Innovation

• Drive innovation through the development of prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts
• Stay current with industry trends in geospatial tools and platforms and track and test emerging technologies that may impact or benefit our business
• Identify opportunities for new service offerings based on emerging market needs
• Contribute to thought leadership through white papers, presentations and industry events
• Champion the use of emerging technologies (where appropriate) and ensure adoption of latest best practice in software engineering and data management
• Collaborate with the development, data, research and AI teams to test and validate new ways to accelerate our technical delivery

To be successful, you should bring

• Minimum 10 years experience in geospatial consulting or related field
• Proven track record of leading technical teams (3+ years management experience)
• Deep expertise in enterprise GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar)
• Strong understanding of geospatial data standards, OGC services (WMS, WFS, WMTS) and APIs
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern data architectures
• Experience with pre‑sales activities including solution design, demonstrations and proposal development
• Excellent client‑facing skills with ability to engage at C‑level
• Strong project management capabilities with experience in agile and waterfall methodologies
• Demonstrable experience in the UK public sector, utilities, finance and property markets
• Knowledge of Ordnance Survey products and National Geographic Database (NGD)
• Understanding of planning applications, addressing systems (UPRN/USRN) or environmental data
• Familiarity with open‑source geospatial technologies
• Professional certifications (PRINCE2, Agile, GIS certifications)
• Understanding of addressing standards and gazetteer management
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long‑term consulting strategies that align with business goals
• Leadership: Inspiring leader who can build high‑performing teams and foster collaboration
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of consulting economics, pricing strategies and value proposition development
• Problem‑Solving: Creative approach to solving complex geospatial challenges
• Relationship Building: Natural networker who builds lasting relationships with clients and partners
• Innovation: Passion for emerging technologies and their application to real‑world problems
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities

About Idox

Our specialist software solutions power the performance of government and industry, driving productivity and a better experience for everyone. Built around the user and designed in collaboration with experts who have worked through every detail of every process from end‑to‑end, our hard‑working process engines deliver exceptional functionality and embed workflows that drive efficiency and best practice with a long‑term focus for regulated environments.

Through the automation of tasks, the simplification of complex operations, finding scalability as operations evolve, and more effective management of information, we help our customers harness the power of Digital, so they can do more.

How to apply

Please submit a CV and a short cover letter (maximum 500 words – including salary expectation and current remuneration) to join.us@idoxgroup.com.

Successful applicants will need to satisfy the BPSS guidelines (Baseline Personnel Security Standards) which cover references from the last3 years of employment, an identity check, verification of eligibility to work in the UK and a Basic Disclosure Check.

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