Head of Engineering

Salary:up to 95000 per annum

Are you a leader with a strong engineering background looking for a new challenge We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Engineering as part of our Technology Leadership Team. RPS is looking for a dynamic candidate to manage and oversee our software engineering department.

In this new role you will be leading a team of up to 20 engineers and testers implementing engineering strategies that align with our companys overall goals. Your role includes ensuring project completion within timelines and budgets and collaborating with departments like product development and editorial to align our projects with the companys strategy.

Your responsibilities will also include staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends ensuring our company remains competitive and innovative. Compliance with industry standards is crucial as is regular communication with stakeholders like senior management customers and partners.

Requirements:

• Strong technical background in engineering
• Proven project management skills
• Ability to think strategically and implement engineering strategies
• Leadership abilities and experience in creating a positive work environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problemsolving abilities
• Good understanding of business operations
• Uptodate industry knowledge

This role is a blend of technical knowledge project management leadership and strategic thinking. The successful candidate should be able to balance these skills to effectively manage our engineering department and drive the companys success.

You are part of the Technology Leadership Team reporting to our Chief Technology Offer. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation Pharmaceutical Press and our Professional Leadership Body.

The Team

As well as the above teams you will be working across the organisation. We are welcoming someone who sees opportunities is proactive and energetic wanting to make a difference to the way we work and the way we support our members.

How we are currently working

RPS supports and works in a hybrid way which means you will be able to work from home however there will be an expectation for collaborative facetoface working on average and typically this may be something between 48 working days per month at our London Office.

Closing date: 12 April 2024

If you would like to learn more about the roleview our job description

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We are passionate about creating a culture of belonging inclusion and diversity these are part of our core values at RPS and we are striving to have an organisation that represents the diversity of the profession. At RPS we do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender age or disability and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.