Engineering Manager

This Engineering Manager opportunity is built around coach & Mentor: Manage 1:1s, career progression frameworks, and performance reviews for 8 engineers. It would suit someone who can bring warm, reliable, and clear in communication to the role.

Where ownership sits

Founded in 2017 by a team with extensive HRTech experience, Zinc is an early-stage startup rapidly growing as it redefines efficiency, transparency, and fairness in background chec. An Experienced Leader: You have a proven track record of managing 5+ software engineers in a SaaS environment (ideally B2B).

What the role carries

Coach & Mentor: Manage 1:1s, career progression frameworks, and performance reviews for 8 engineers. Hiring & Onboarding: Own the talent pipeline for your squads, ensuring we hire for both high skill and high cultural add. Scaling Maturity: Lead the transition from "scrappy" startup workflows to structured, predictable delivery patterns without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.

What helps the work land well

Warm, reliable, and clear in communication.

What the role depends on

• You have experience evolving engineering cultures as they scale.
• Relevant childcare, early years, or classroom-support experience.

Practical details

• £1200 annual benefits allowance (ThanksBen, from month 2).
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave (2 months full pay, then statutory).
• Statutory pension with NEST (3% employer, 5% employee).
• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off 🎉.

Requirements mentioned

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