WHAT WE THINK IS MOST EXCITING ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a startup, we value our ability to take the strategic opportunities which create innovative, unique and differentiable products. As Head of Engineering, you will create the frameworks, data strategies, metrics and team structures that ensure the engineering team measurably delivers on those business needs.

We have an AI-first approach across the company and the engineering team will move from using supporting tools to creating exciting new products based on the latest AI technologies. You’ll lead that transformation within a diverse team, while ensuring we stay true to our goals and deliver impactful data-driven products.

A LITTLE MORE ON WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Work with the senior leadership team to understand the long-term business goals and clearly communicate this with the engineering team. Follow that communication with action to lead the team toward success against those goals.
• Establish principles and practices that give the team a framework to deliver their work confidently, quickly and autonomously.
• Align the team around a data strategy and metrics to measure their impact and their approach to LLMs within our product deliverables.
• Encourage ownership of delivery and decision making within all levels of engineering to support risk taking and maintain momentum in the team.
• Measure contributions beyond delivery. Establish and maintain engineering as a vanguard in innovation and impact within the broader company.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless integration between engineering, product, and data.
• Create diverse and inclusive team structures to support both short and long term needs of the business.
• Set expectations on how innovation, impact and maintainability of our tech stack should be balanced. Take action to ensure those expectations are met.
• Develop a healthy feedback culture, ensuring continuous learning and improvement.
• Use data and evidence to solve scaling challenges, from infrastructure to team dynamics.
• Represent engineering at the leadership level, ensuring technical insights shape company strategy.

WHAT YOU’ll BRING TO FLOCK:

• ESSENTIAL

• Engineering Leadership – Proven experience leading diverse, high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

• People Management & Mentorship – Ability to coach and empower engineering managers and their teams to deliver impact.

• Strategic Thinking – Ability to align engineering priorities with business objectives and drive long-term impact. Measures engineering contributions to revenue, growth, and operational efficiency.

• Transparency & Communication – Clear, open, and effective communication across teams and at the leadership level. You should be comfortable getting engineers and their managers the context they need to result in high quality decision making.

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving – Use data and evidence to navigate ambiguity, make trade-offs, and drive execution. Takes accountability for engineering decisions' impact on customer outcomes and business metrics.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management – Experience working closely with product, data, and commercial teams to drive measurable business outcomes.

• Scaling & Process Optimisation – Experience designing and evolving engineering processes that enable high-velocity, high-quality delivery.

• Culture & Talent Development – Track record of building and nurturing an inclusive, honest and open engineering culture that attracts and retains top talent.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Passion for fostering data-driven experimentation, learning, and technical excellence.

• PREFERABLE

• Deep Technical Expertise – Experience with cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and modern engineering practices.

• Data & AI Awareness – Understanding how machine learning, telematics, or risk analytics can drive business impact.

• Scaling & High-Growth Experience – Leading engineering teams through rapid scaling in a startup or product-led environment.

• Product & Commercial Mindset – Ability to align technical decisions with product strategy and business outcomes.

• Security & Compliance Awareness – Knowledge of best practices in cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory landscapes.

• Thought Leadership & Talent Attraction – Strong external presence to engage talent and contribute to industry discussions.

WHAT WE OFFER (in addition to a competitive salary)

• Participation in Flock’s Share Option Scheme \uD83E\uDDEC
• 25 days of holiday (+ Bank Holidays) \uD83C\uDFD6
• Workplace Pension \uD83D\uDCB0
• Private Medical Insurance \uD83C\uDFE9 (including Optical \uD83D\uDC53 & Mental Health \uD83D\uDC86‍ ️)
• Various Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Workplace Nursery, Holiday Purchase, Tech, Gym, Cycle to Work, Electric Vehicle, Private Medical Insurance for families \uD83D\uDCB5
• Enhanced Parental Leave and Pay \uD83D\uDC23
• £1000 toward relevant professional qualifications \uD83C\uDF93
• £500 per annum towards learning and development \uD83C\uDF31
• 3 days paid leave for L&D purposes \uD83C\uDF3B

At Flock, we typically follow a hybrid working model involving a minimum of 3 days per week spent in the office, which is based in Central London, a few minutes walk from Moorgate and Liverpool Street.

ONE LAST THING..

Authenticity is important to us. We value the unique qualities and experiences you bring. So if you apply, just be your genuine self. It's who we want!