Vice President of Engineering, Fresha
4 days a week in office (York Road, London)
Booking software for beauty & wellness brands
Open for applications
Booking software for beauty & wellness brands
201-500 employees
Open for applications
4 days a week in office (York Road, London)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To empower beauty and wellness businesses and help millions look and feel their best.
Role
Who you are
- Project Delivery Expertise - Extensive experience in engineering operations and project delivery, with a track record of successful project management
- Team Scaling - Proven experience in managing and scaling engineering teams
- Agile Methodologies - Strong understanding of agile methodologies and project management tools
- Leadership - Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Analytical Skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strategic Alignment - Ability to align engineering initiatives with business goals and drive strategic objectives
- Budgeting & Resource Management - Experience in budgeting and resource management
- Communication Skills - Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Software Development Lifecycle - Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices
What the job involves
- Fresha is seeking a VP of Engineering - Product who will oversee the operational efficiency and successful delivery of engineering projects across the company
- The scope of the position is focused on ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of engineering, streamlining processes, and enhancing team performance
- You will be expected to drive operational excellence and delivery, aligning engineering goals with business objectives. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and customer success teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery
- Project Management - Oversee and drive the delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines
- Operational Strategy Development - Develop and implement operational strategies to improve engineering efficiency and productivity
- Strategic Alignment - Align engineering objectives with business goals and drive the team to achieve them
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and customer success to ensure seamless project execution
- Team Management & Mentorship - Manage and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
- KPI Monitoring - Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of engineering operations and delivery
- Project Management Best Practices -Implement best practices in project management, including agile methodologies, to ensure efficient workflow
- Resource Optimisation and Budget Management - Optimize resource allocation and manage engineering budgets effectively
- Innovation in Processes - Drive innovation in processes and tools to enhance operational efficiency
- Stakeholder Communication - Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Compliance and Regulatory Standards - Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Application process
- Screening Interview (1h)
- In-Depth Interview (1-2 hours)
- Case Study Presentation (1-2 hours)
- We aim to complete the entire interview process and deliver feedback within 3 weeks
- Every job application received is reviewed manually by our talent team. While we strive to assess applications within 7 days, the sheer volume of talented individuals expressing interest may occasionally extend this timeframe
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its centralised marketplace, while beauty and wellness businesses and professionals use its all-in-one platform to manage their entire operations.
The company has taken a different approach compared to rivals in the salon management space. Rather than charging monthly, its software is free to use, and charges when a booking is made through the system. Fresha's platform also offers a range of financial products, making it an appealing option for salon operators. This has allowed the company to swiftly build a network of merchants for its marketplace, and it has over 80,000 partner businesses processing over 30 million appointments a month.
Now that Fresha has solved the chicken-and-egg problem of starting a marketplace, it is using its market position to scale quickly. It now has 100,000 partner venues and is working within 120 countries. Between 2021 and 2023, it enjoyed 190% growth in its global bookings.
Kirsty
Company Specialist
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
28% female employees
4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Dec 2021
$52.5m
SERIES C
Jun 2021
$100m
SERIES C
Total funding: $195m
Company benefits
- Work from home opportunities
- Fast track career progression
- Yoga and Pilates through WeWork membership
- Travel coverage when visiting teammates - through workshops and social events
- A vibrant and collaborative company culture
- Company social events
Company values
- Empathy
- Imagination
- Creativity
- Commitment
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
William Zeqiri
(CEO)Previously VP of Technology at Dubai Holding (investment management). Digital Services Manager for New Zealand Human Rights Convention
Nick Miller
(Product Chief)Previously a Programme Manager for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Founded a business with William in 2005 (a strong signal of their partnership)
People progressing
Joined as a Junior Developer. Promoted to Front End Developer after 10 months.
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