Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Service Delivery Manager – CDI Location: Reading Other: permanent, full-time, hybrid, with 10-15 % domestic & international travel Play a pivotal role in delivering mission‑critical identity and biometric solutions that millions rely on every day! What the role has to offer Be at the heart of delivering secure, high‑impact Identity and Biometric solutions used by governments to protect borders and enhance citizen services Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, partnering with experts across...

Head of Software Engineering I have partnered with a business on a mission to transform digital experiences at scale. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Head of Software Engineering candidate who has real influence, owning engineering strategy, shaping architecture, and building a high-performing function from the ground up. This is not a traditional corporate leadership role. The manager is looking for someone with a startup mindset, commercially aware, hands-on, and comfortable operating in ambiguity. You'll bring an entrepreneurial approach, balancing speed with quality, and innovation with scalability. Experience Define and execute the engineering strategy across digital, product and platform ecosystems. Lead end-to-end delivery, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and reliable releases. Partner closely with Product and Design as part of a leadership trio, shaping vision and outcomes. Establish modern engineering standards (cloud-first, CI/CD,...