Engineering Manager
Kooth
Job Overview
Location
Remote
Salary
GBP 110,000 annual
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
Remote
Sector
Information Technology & Software
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
About the Company
Kooth is a rapidly expanding organization dedicated to providing accessible and effective digital mental health support across the nation. As a company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:KOO), our core mission is to create welcoming digital spaces where individuals, particularly young people aged 13-25, can receive personalized mental health care and build resilience.
We operate on an early-intervention model, aiming to empower users to lead fulfilling lives. Kooth is more than just a digital service; it's a movement focused on inclusive, evidence-informed mental health care.
Our culture is built upon strong values: being Alongside You, Flexible, Compassionate, Committed, and Safe. These principles guide our interactions with young people, our collaboration as a team, and our development of solutions that meet diverse community needs. Joining Kooth means engaging in meaningful work with a measurable social impact.
Job Description
We are seeking a forward-thinking Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic, fast-paced team focused on developing innovative and reliable solutions.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the growth and success of your engineering team, encompassing people management, technical leadership, and efficient delivery.
Your contributions will directly influence the development of critical digital mental health services, ensuring engineers thrive as they solve complex challenges and contribute to positive business outcomes.
This is an opportunity to shape technical direction, foster a collaborative culture, and align your team's strategy with the company's overarching vision for impactful mental health care.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and support a remote-first, full-stack engineering team through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and career development.
- Nurture and champion a collaborative engineering culture that values feedback, craft, and quality.
- Guide the team in making high-integrity technical decisions, developing sustainable architecture, and evolving near and long-term strategy.
- Collaborate to continuously improve the team's agile practices, delivery cadence, ways of working, and learning approach.
- Work closely with the team and cross-functional peers to enable sustainable and timely delivery of technical solutions.
- Provide context, support, and guidance as the team works toward driving business outcomes.
- Engage with the VP of Engineering and the broader leadership team to set up the Kooth engineering team for future growth and success.
Qualifications
- Experienced Engineering Manager with a proven track record of attracting and retaining great talent.
- Successfully led and managed healthy full-stack engineering teams in a remote environment, collaborating across geographies and timezones.
- Servant leader who values team success, empowers individuals, and emphasizes learning from failure.
- Fluent in modern software development, quality, and reliability practices.
- Believes in data-informed, learning-driven iteration with extensive agile and lean delivery experience.
- Enjoys collaborating with cross-functional partners to lead high-profile, consumer-facing projects to timely execution and delivery.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Salary: Up to £110,000
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus public holidays
- Professional Development: Yearly training programs
- Health and Well-being: Health Shield cover and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 mental health support and GP consultations
- Life Assurance: Up to four times annual salary
- Flexible Working: Remote working options
- Lifestyle Benefits: Stimulating career with a supportive environment
How to Apply
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The digital mental health sector in the UK is experiencing significant growth, driven by increased demand for accessible and timely support. This role requires expertise in API integrations, scalable cloud architecture, and robust data visualization techniques. As Engineering Manager, you will directly impact business ROI by optimizing engineering team performance and scaling leadership capabilities. Your strategic direction will be crucial in aligning technical execution with the company's overarching vision for delivering impactful mental health solutions.
Posted Date
April 13, 2026