Are you an experienced software engineering leader passionate about AI-enabled ways of working? If so, we want to hear from you! Haven is looking for a Lead Engineer to join our growing Technology team, taking joint ownership of the direction and output of a delivery squad alongside a Product Manager and UX Designer.
You'll set the technical direction, define the architecture, and be the key technical contact for squad stakeholders and the wider business. You'll shape how the squad adopts and continually improves AI-enabled engineering practices, ensuring work is well-structured, appropriately supported, and delivered to a high standard of quality, security, reliability, and maintainability.
This is a strongly hands-on role suited to a technical leader who thrives on building capable teams, coaching engineers, and staying close to the code. Typically you'll spend around 80% of your time hands-on in smaller teams (and 60% in larger ones), balancing leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement across the software delivery lifecycle. You will also commit to being part of our Engineering Lead community, actively contributing to developing the overall engineering standards across Haven, discussing and solving architectural challenges and providing peer support as appropriate.
Why Haven?
Haven is the UK's leading holiday operator, welcoming around 4 million guests every year to our 38 parks and 3 exclusive owners-only sites. From Scotland to Cornwall, Norfolk to Wales, our parks are dotted along some of the most breath-taking parts of the great British coastline.
A career here is more than just a job. We're one great team of up to 12,500 during peak season, united by a passion for creating experiences and memories that last a lifetime — for guests, owners and each other. It's what we call our Breath of Fresh Air culture: valuing and supporting every team member to be their authentic self and putting people at the heart of every decision we make.
This role is remote-first. You'll be based from home most of the time, with occasional visits to our Hemel Hempstead head office or Haven parks — typically around three days on Park per quarter — for team collaboration, workshops and external events.
What's In It For You?
What can you expect during the recruitment process?
Our interview process depends on the role but is up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk.
We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
To get started, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which should take 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will be in touch.
As the UK’s leading holiday operator, a career at Haven offers more than just a job, with plenty of exciting opportunities for development, over 9,000 fantastic team members and 41 beautiful seaside locations.
From Scotland to Cornwall, Norfolk to Wales, our parks are dotted along some of the most breath-taking parts of the great British coastline, providing memories that last a lifetime for guests, owners and team.
We’re a mixed bag of talent and our amazing team covers just about every role going; enthusiastic entertainers who put on an exciting show, reliable receptionists with radiant smiles and great gardeners to keep the grounds in check. Not forgetting cheerful chefs, lively lifeguards, brilliant bartenders… and plenty more. And of course, none of this would be possible without the strong support centre team at Hemel Hempstead.
We offer you our full support to develop the Haven career you’ve dreamed of, gain a wide range of new skills and qualifications, and be everything you want to be. We’ve got opportunities to suit everyone, including full and part-time roles, job-share and flexible hours. Come back season after season and build your skills and experience as you go!
To discover jobs in your area and be part of one great team, visit https://havencareers.co.uk/ or contact your local Haven park.
