Interim Head of DataEngineering

Interim Head of Engineering (Data & Software) Midlands (hybrid) | Initial 3-month contract (inside IR35) Sponsorship is not available for this role An opportunity for an experienced senior engineering leader to oversee delivery across data and software teams within a complex, evolving environment. This role is focused on leadership, driving standards, and improving delivery, with potential to develop into a longer-term position. Responsibilities: Lead c.30 engineers across multiple squads Drive delivery, standards and best practice Provide leadership across distributed teams Align engineering output with business objectives Support and challenge team leads and managers Required skillset: Proven Head of Data or Engineering / senior leadership experience Strong background in data-led environments Experience managing large, distributed teams Ability to drive engineering standards and challenge effectively Exposure to .Net environments Knowledge of SQL-based systems, Databricks and Azure Experience delivering in cloud environments