💼 Full-Time Position

Head of Engineering

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Pearson
📍 United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Location
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

**Job Title:** Head of Innovation Engineering



**Job Summary:**

Lead and manage a cross-functional team of engineers, data scientists, and specialists to deliver enterprise product innovation. Set functional priorities, drive technical excellence, and ensure business-aligned outcomes across multiple innovation squads.



**Key Responsibilities:**



+ Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and skills growth across engineering, data science, and product innovation.

+ Set and execute technical strategy, aligning innovation initiatives with business goals and product roadmaps.

+ Oversee delivery of complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and measurable impact.

+ Champion agile practices, maintain platform reliability, and drive continuous improvement in release cadence and defect reduction.



**Required Skills and Competencies:**



+ **Collaborati...