<div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">About the role:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p data-start="1026" data-end="1371">This is an exciting opportunity to lead the engineering teams that are shaping the digital customer journey across our web and mobile platforms. As we move beyond a multi-year transformation programme, we're entering the next chapter — focused on innovation, speed, and delivering new propositions that will define the future of wellness retail.</p><p data-start="1373" data-end="1631">As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead high-performing squads to build scalable, resilient systems. You'll take ownership of delivery, architecture, and team development — partnering closely with Product and Technology leadership to drive impactful outcomes.</p><h4 data-start="1638" data-end="1661"><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></h4><p data-start="1663" data-end="1689"><strong data-start="1663" data-end="1687">Technical Leadership</strong></p><ul data-start="1690" data-end="1987"><li data-start="1690" data-end="1792"><p data-start="1692" data-end="1792">Define and evolve the team's technical platform, ensuring alignment with H&amp;B's technology strategy</p></li><li data-start="1793" data-end="1903"><p data-start="1795" data-end="1903">Lead architectural decisions, implementation, and code reviews with a focus on modern, distributed systems</p></li><li data-start="1904" data-end="1987"><p data-start="1906" data-end="1987">Advocate for continuous improvement in tools, practices, and delivery processes</p></li></ul><p data-start="1989" data-end="2019"><strong data-start="1989" data-end="2017">Team &amp; People Leadership</strong></p><ul data-start="2020" data-end="2239"><li data-start="2020" data-end="2122"><p data-start="2022" data-end="2122">Manage, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence</p></li><li data-start="2123" data-end="2193"><p data-start="2125" data-end="2193">Support career development and succession planning across the team</p></li><li data-start="2194" data-end="2239"><p data-start="2196" data-end="2239">Recruit and retain top engineering talent</p></li></ul><p data-start="2241" data-end="2264"><strong data-start="2241" data-end="2262">Software Delivery</strong></p><ul data-start="2265" data-end="2478"><li data-start="2265" data-end="2322"><p data-start="2267" data-end="2322">Own the planning and execution of your team's roadmap</p></li><li data-start="2323" data-end="2399"><p data-start="2325" data-end="2399">Drive a culture of quality through robust testing, CI/CD, and automation</p></li><li data-start="2400" data-end="2478"><p data-start="2402" data-end="2478">Balance delivery with technical debt management and continuous improvement</p></li></ul><p data-start="2480" data-end="2516"><strong data-start="2480" data-end="2514">Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><ul data-start="2517" data-end="2743"><li data-start="2517" data-end="2569"><p data-start="2519" data-end="2569">Act as a key technical leader within your domain</p></li><li data-start="2570" data-end="2641"><p data-start="2572" data-end="2641">Communicate progress, risks, and roadmaps clearly with stakeholders</p></li><li data-start="2642" data-end="2743"><p data-start="2644" data-end="2743">Collaborate with teams across the business to manage dependencies and deliver integrated outcomes</p></li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">Key requirements:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><ul data-start="2777" data-end="3290"><li data-start="2777" data-end="2841"><p data-start="2779" data-end="2841">3+ years' experience managing engineering teams of 8 or more</p></li><li data-start="2842" data-end="2922"><p data-start="2844" data-end="2922">A strong background in software development using JavaScript, Java or Kotlin</p></li><li data-start="2923" data-end="3036"><p data-start="2925" data-end="3036">Experience building microservices and distributed systems using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native patterns</p></li><li data-start="3037" data-end="3124"><p data-start="3039" data-end="3124">Deep knowledge of Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and automated testing pipelines</p></li><li data-start="3125" data-end="3197"><p data-start="3127" data-end="3197">Excellent problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, analytical mindset</p></li><li data-start="3198" data-end="3290"><p data-start="3200" data-end="3290">Proven ability to lead through change and guide cross-functional teams through ambiguity</p></li></ul><h4 data-start="3297" data-end="3312">Why Join Us?</h4><p data-start="3314" data-end="3594">At Holland &amp; Barrett, we're building a tech organisation that's fast, flexible, and built to scale — but with a clear sense of purpose. Our work has real impact on people's health and wellbeing, and we're proud to be part of a business that values expertise, innovation, and care.</p><p data-start="3596" data-end="3773">We offer the opportunity to lead meaningful work, shape modern engineering practices, and develop your career in an environment that values both performance and personal growth.</p><p data-start="3775" data-end="3818">Ready to shape the future of wellness tech?</p><p data-start="3820" data-end="3862"><strong data-start="3820" data-end="3862">Apply now and make an impact at scale.</strong></p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">What we offer:</div><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><ul><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Pension company contribution = 3% </strong></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Incentive scheme up to 10% of annual salary</strong>, based on company performance.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Your wellbeing is paramount so you can get away and take <strong>33&nbsp;Days Holiday per year</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Private Medical Care </strong>(Self after 1 year)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Learning and Development opportunity</strong> with Holland &amp; Barrett is a great base for career development long term.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Career progression.</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Refer and Earn Scheme</strong> - as we're growing you can earn money by referring people to join us from your network.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Epic Extras</strong> gives you access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Stay healthy with Discounted Products</strong> - from day one you'll get a 25% discount (on top of other promotions) when you shop at H&amp;B on anything that you buy.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We all need a little help sometimes, so we<strong> </strong>offer<strong> Free 24/7 Confidential Advice &amp; Colleague Welfare</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Mental Health First Aiders</strong> - we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because its all about your health &amp; wellbeing.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Stay active in the<strong> Onsite Gym</strong> at our Nuneaton Hub!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We have <strong>colleague Reward and Recognition Schemes</strong>, so your hard work and loyalty won't go unnoticed.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">And many more!</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><em><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&amp;B.&nbsp;</span><br></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em>Holland &amp; Barrett </em><em>does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland &amp; Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).&nbsp;</em></span></span></p></div></div>