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Interim Head of Software Engineering, Higher Education

Tria | London, United Kingdom | Posted May 31, 2026

Position Overview

Interim Head of Software Engineering

Contract | Inside IR35 | London / Hybrid

We are supporting a large, complex organisation undergoing significant technology transformation in the search for an experienced Interim Head of Software Engineering.

This is an initial 3-6 month interim assignment focused on providing stability, technical leadership, and engineering oversight during a period of substantial change and ongoing delivery.

This role is less about owning every aspect of a traditional permanent Head of function remit, and more about ensuring the engineering operation continues to run effectively, supporting strategic initiatives, and providing senior technical leadership across the organisation.

The Opportunity

You will lead an established engineering function of approximately 20 FTEs across:

Software Development
Integration
BI & Analytics
Engineering governance / project approvalsWorking closely with senior stakeholder...

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