Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

A Purpose-Driven Development Agency in the Health and Wellbeing Sector

Hybrid/London, UK

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience

About Us

We are a small but passionate development agency and consultancy focused on delivering meaningful projects in the health and wellbeing space. We pride ourselves on creating impactful digital solutions that make a real difference in people's lives. As we grow, we're looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our technical team, drive innovation, and help us continue delivering high-quality, purpose-driven work.

Formed and funded in 2013 by a team of experienced digital industry experts, Fat Fish has built a portfolio of high quality products for clients as well as generating its own intellectual property.

Recent clients include:

  • CardMedic, a medical communication platform formed out of the pandemic and initially used to help doctors wearing PPE communicate with patients in hospitals.

  • Welldoing the UK's leading matching service for therapists, counsellors and coaches

  • Animor, a pet tech startup building a membership community for a nation of pet owners.

  • Carradale Futures offers a range of digital services to transform digital health care.

About the Role

As our Head of Engineering, you will be the technical leader of our team, wearing multiple hats to ensure our projects are delivered to the highest standards. You’ll mentor our developers, help streamline our processes, and work closely with the management team to identify emerging technology trends that can enhance our offerings. This role also involves supporting the technical sales process by providing expertise that helps us secure new projects.

If you’re passionate about health and wellbeing, enjoy working in a close-knit team, and are ready to take on a role where you can make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead & Mentor: Guide and develop our engineering team, fostering a positive, inclusive, and innovative culture.

  • Project Delivery: Collaborate with our project manager to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

  • Strategic Innovation: Work with the management team to identify and implement emerging technology trends relevant to our sector.

  • Technical Sales Support: Assist in the technical aspects of the sales process, including creating proposals and presentations for potential clients.

  • Operational Excellence: Implement and optimize processes to ensure our engineering team operates efficiently and effectively.

What We're Looking For

  • Technical Expertise: Proven experience in software development and leading engineering teams. Experience in the health and wellbeing sector is a plus.

  • Leadership Skills: A strong leader who can mentor and inspire a small, dynamic team.

  • Project Management: Experience working closely with project managers to deliver successful projects, preferably with agile methodologies.

  • Strategic Thinker: Ability to identify and integrate emerging technologies that align with our mission.

  • Sales Savvy: Experience supporting technical sales efforts, including proposal creation and client presentations.

  • Cultural Fit: A passion for purpose-driven work, adaptability, collaboration, and a drive for innovation.

What We Offer

  • Flexible and fair working hours

  • Part remote working/London office based.

  • Competitive salary (based on experience)

  • A creative, friendly and relaxed working environment

  • Ongoing training and development with career progression

  • Monthly perks


How To Apply

Email your latest CV, cover letter and any portfolio links to jobs@fatfishdigital.co.uk

Depending on location a face to face interview may take place otherwise any interviews will take place over Zoom.