Head of Engineering

Job description

WE’RE ON A MISSION TO BACK THE UK’S SMALL BUSINESSES LIKE NO ONE ELSE 🚀 Small 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. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts. We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better. The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters! [Read our Impact Report https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact] | [See our Trustpilot https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com] THE ROLE ⚡ 📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 2 days in the office | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits You will be responsible for leading the engineering teams dedicated to Multi-Product Experiences - a group which consists of existing teams being brought together under a newly defined mission: to deliver a seamless lifetime customer experience. MPEX will achieve this through unifying and streamlining product-agnostic customer journeys and business processes, while ensuring seamless integration with product-specific customer journeys and core business processes. You will be accountable for setting the technology strategy for MPEX and achieving the outcomes for your group across technology & architecture, engineering excellence and talent & ways of working. In addition, you will be accountable for the successful execution of the prioritised product roadmap, progress towards target state architecture, and delivery against strategic business objectives, as well as: - Be a team builder: supporting, managing, and mentoring Engineering Managers and Staff Engineers of varying experience levels. You'll create the group structure to scale and grow with the values of the company. - Be a driver: executing strategic goals, driving company and product direction, prioritising resources, and realising incremental value. You’ll implement effective engineering processes, technology, and policies for sustained growth. - Be an AI champion: proactively seeking opportunities and value through the use of AI across the SDLC and PDLC. - Be a Funding Circle Rep: representing Funding Circle engineering and management at industry events, and helping to grow our brand within the community. - Be a collaborator: forging deep bonds with your business counterparts, understanding their needs and sharing ownership of their outcomes. - Be a teacher: collaborating and upskilling stakeholders and fellow engineering leaders. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 🌱 We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our team click. We’re a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day. - A track record in engineering management and technical leadership and evidence of successfully leading engineering re-organisations. - Experience delivering mission-critical, high-value products and services and effective partnering with Product counterparts. - Strong expertise and knowledge of Agile methodologies, engineering metrics and making data-driven decisions, and building high-performing teams. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to successfully navigate and lead through change. We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. WHY JOIN US? 💜 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're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family. READY TO JOIN A MISSION THAT MATTERS? WE’D LOVE TO CHAT!