Interim Head of Software Engineering 3-Month Contract Initially C 700 pd Inside IR35 Hybrid LondonA prestigious London-based organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Software Engineering to provide operational leadership cover during a period of transition and organisational change and recruitment of a permanent Head of Software Engineering.This is a senior leadership role focused on maintaining operational stability, supporting multidisciplinary technical teams and ensuring continuity across a broad enterprise technology estate whilst a permanent appointment is made.The environment is complex, stakeholder-heavy and operationally critical, requiring a calm, resilient and highly credible technology leader who can "hold the fort", keep services running effectively and maintain momentum across ongoing initiatives.The RoleYou will lead a multidisciplinary function spanning: Software engineering Enterprise applications Integrations and APIs Data and reporting services Operational support and service managementThe focus is very much on: Keeping the lights on Operational continuity Supporting stretched teams through transition Managing stakeholder expectations Maintaining delivery momentum Ensuring stable and resilient servicesThis is not a large-scale transformation programme or greenfield engineering role. Instead, the organisation requires a safe pair of hands with strong operational leadership capability within a complex enterprise environment.Key Experience Requi