Engineering Manager, Blue Light Card
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Discounts and benefits for emergency service and NHS workers
Job no longer available
Discounts and benefits for emergency service and NHS workers
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
+ Company bonus scheme
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To become to destination of choice for the Blue Light community, by providing access to unrivalled savings and unique member experiences.
Role
Who you are
- You’ll have experience working as an engineering manager in a high-performing, product-led agile organisation with multiple teams
- Experience as an Engineering Manager with a robust track record of successfully leading teams of at least four individuals
- Substantial experience in regular one-on-one meetings, providing coaching, delivering constructive feedback, and prioritising the well-being and development of team members to ensure they feel valued and supported
- Extensive experience with agile methodologies to oversee practices and ceremonies, ensuring the team delivers high-quality work while managing ongoing tasks smoothly
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality scalable technical solutions, with an emphasis on best practices and innovative approaches utilising AWS and TypeScript
- Ability to take charge of the team's work in progress, keeping tasks on track and addressing issues promptly working in collaboration with Platform Engineering to maintain smooth operations
- Experience in helping the team understand and work towards business goals, fostering a shared sense of purpose and dedication and flexible to tackle various tasks each day, adapting to a changing work environment
- Experience in guiding the team to develop and implement technical solutions that meet all requirements, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and contributing to the technical roadmap
What the job involves
- You’ll lead one of our engineering teams, and be responsible for championing agile practices, delivering high-quality solutions, and managing technical operations, to ensure your team achieves the best outcomes for our members
- Guide and motivate a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and integrity through coaching and support
- Work together with Product and Design to plan and deliver work. You’ll get involved in sprint planning, retrospectives, and solving incidents, ensuring issues are addressed quickly
- Ensure Operational Excellence by monitoring production components with Platform Engineering and addressing issues fast, ensuring non-functional requirements are met
- Implement and champion agile methodologies and best practices by supporting the scaling of these practices across Engineering, Product, and Design
- Foster a quality-first mindset within the team, ensuring everyone follows agreed-upon standards
- Support technical design solutions that meet requirements and align with architectural standards providing technical coaching and encouraging innovative ways of working
- Engage with stakeholders to ensure your team’s voice is heard and aligned with business interests, maintaining a humble and positive attitude
- Ensure the team understands and works towards business goals, fostering a shared sense of purpose and dedication, while being flexible and ready to tackle various tasks each day
- 35 hour working week
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Many essential workers, like those in the NHS and emergency services, often face financial strain due to the demanding nature of their jobs. Their tireless efforts leave little time for personal pursuits, and their salaries might not always reflect the sacrifices they make.
To tackle this problem, Blue Light Card has established partnerships with nearly 15,000 retailers, offering a wide array of savings and benefits that are not typically accessible to the general public. Through its discount card, members gain access to discounts both online and in various high street establishments, including retailers, restaurants, and cinemas across the UK.
With millions of registered members and a growing network of partner retailers, Blue Light Card is well-positioned to enhance its offerings and continue advocating for the recognition and appreciation of the dedicated individuals who serve society's most critical needs.
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Company benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- Hybrid working
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Great social events e.g. Christmas party, family fun day, summer party
- Modern office space (games area, book club, free drinks/snacks)
- Free onsite parking
- Company bonus scheme
- Group pension plan
- Life assurance (4 x salary)
- Competitive salaries inclusive of the "Blue Light Card Living Wage"
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay
- Colleague referral scheme
- Learning & development opportunities
- Blue Light Card annual "Shining Star Awards"
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan
- Colleague assistance programme
- Mental health first aiders & awareness sessions
- Onsite gym (free HIIT & stretch classes)
- 5-a-side football
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Leadership
Tom Dalby
(Co-Founder)Began their career as an Assistant Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car before becoming the Head of Defence Discount Services at Defence Discount Service. They currently serve as a Non-Executive Director at Blue Light Card and as a Trustee at the Blue Light Card Foundation.
Stephen Denny
(Co-Founder)Previously worked at Defence Discount Service for over ten years, during their time there they served as the COO, CTO, and CSO. They are now a Non-Executive Director at Blue Light Card and the Chairman of the Blue Light Card Foundation.
Diversity & Inclusion at Blue Light Card
- Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We’re proud to have an inclusive environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level or race.
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