Head of Technology

About Us
Groundsure is a leading UK environmental and climate insights authority helping homebuyers businesses and professionals make confident property and landuse decisions. We dont just deliver data - we help our customers understand what it means for them.

For over 20 years weve been experts in identifying and explaining environmental and geological risks including contaminated land flooding ground stability mining risk and climate-related threats. Millions of property transactions have been informed by our clear accessible and actionable reports.

We pride ourselves on putting the customer first delivering exceptional service maintaining rigorous data quality and following industry best practice.

If you enjoy helping others learning quickly and approaching challenges with curiosity and precision youll thrive at Groundsure!

Want to learn more about Groundsure Watch this video: Groundsure we believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals by bringing their authentic selves to work.

All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on sex (including pregnancy and maternity) gender gender identity sexual orientation race colour religion age marital status national origin disability or any other legally protected characteristic.

The Role

Position reports to:Chief Executive Officer

Length of contract: Permanent

Direct Reports: Yes

Main purpose of role:

Lead the technology function providing strategic and operational leadership across engineering architecture platforms security technology operations and IT service delivery including oversight of IT operations and services.

Ensure technology investments systems and capabilities support business objectives productstrategy and future growth while maintaining high standards of reliability security service deliveryand engineering excellence.

Drive technical excellence engineering efficiency platform reliability and continuous improvementensuring technology is used effectively to deliver value for customers colleagues and the business.

Lead technology security risk and compliance activities including the ISO 27001 programmeensuring successful audits and the continuous improvement of information security controlsgovernance and processes.

This role provides a strong platform for progression into broader and more senior technology leadership as the organisation grows.

Main duties:

Engineering Leadership

• Lead develop and inspire the engineering team fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Define and embed strong engineering practices across software development testing and delivery.
• Build a culture of ownership quality and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop team members through regular feedback mentoring and career development planning to build organisational capability and future leadership capacity.

Technical Architecture and Design

• Own and evolve the technical architecture of core systems and platforms.
• Set engineering standards principles and design patterns to ensure scalable and maintainable systems.
• Provide technical direction on system design and complex engineering challenges.
• Research evaluate and recommend emerging technologies platforms and tools that improve business capability engineering efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Assess third-party technology solutions and make recommendations on adoption integration or replacement where appropriate.

Software Delivery and Execution

• Ensure effective technical planning prioritisation and risk management across the engineering function.
• Provide technical input into planning and delivery feasibility.

Platform Reliability and Operations

• Ensure systems are reliable secure and performant in line with business requirements.
• Accountable for production stability and incident management processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational stability and system resilience.
  

IT Operations and Service Delivery

• Lead the IT service delivery function fostering a high-performing customer-focused culture with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Oversee IT operations including infrastructure end-user computing service desk and enterprise systems ensuring a secure reliable and scalable technology environment .
• Ensure effective IT service management across incidents problems and changes to maintain service reliability performance and business continuity.
• Manage IT suppliers and third-party service providers ensuring appropriate governance performance and value for money.
• Contribute to technology budgeting and planning ensuring alignment between IT services operational needs and business priorities.
• Ensure IT services are operated in line with cybersecurity risk compliance and data protection requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for IT service performance risks and issues ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.

Security and Technical Risk Management

• Identify assess and mitigate technical risks within systems and architecture.
• Ensure appropriate security practices are embedded within engineering processes.
• Work with external specialists where required to strengthen cybersecurity capability.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to strategic discussions by providing technical insight and feasibility assessment.
• Ensure technology decisions support customer needs business objectives and service excellence.

Engineering Improvement

• Continuously improve engineering productivity through better tooling automation and process optimisation.
• Reduce technical debt where it impacts performance scalability or delivery efficiency.
• Promote modern engineering practices including CI/CD testing automation and observability.
• Evaluate and optimise the engineering toolchain including development testing deployment and monitoring platforms to improve productivity quality and delivery performance.

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure systems and practices align with relevant regulatory and data protection requirements.
• Supporting our policies in the interests of good governance and our commitment to B Corp certification.
  

Why youll love working here...
As a B Corp certified company we put our people first - and our benefits reflect that. We offer a competitive salary private medical insurance a matched pension scheme plus discounts at shops cinemas and high street retailers. Youll also get an extra day off for your birthday! We support your growth with training and career development opportunities so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Time Off & Flexibility

• Flexible working: choose your remote days with minimum 3 days in-office (unless fully remote)
• 25 days holiday public holidays
• Extra day off on your birthday
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Annual volunteer day
• Long service leave: earn extra holiday days as you hit milestone years - starting with 1 day after 5 years up to 5 extra days over time

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Life assurance through pension plan
• Income protection plan
• Wellbeing resources Employee Assistance Programme
• Free health & fitness classes
• Chill out in our games area with darts pool and a football table
• Dog-friendly office (Brighton)

Financial & Lifestyle Perks

• Pension scheme (5% matched contribution after 3 months)
• Share incentive plan
• Cycle to Work scheme & Smart Tech loans
• Discounts at major retailers
• Complimentary morning coffees & pastries (office)
• Office car parking spaces (subject to availability)
  
  

Growth & Recognition

• Training and career development opportunities
• Recruitment referral award

How to Apply
Please click the apply button on this page and our hiring managers will review your application and reach out if youve been shortlisted for an interview.

Interview process - TBC

Full details to be sent via email in advance.


We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds identities and abilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or require the job advert or application form in a different format please reach out to (HR & Development Manager) and we will do our best to accommodate.

Required Experience:

Director