The Director of Platform will lead OneView's strategic evolution, shape architectural decisions, and connect challenges with scalable product capabilities while collaborating with the CTO and CEO.
As Director of Platform, you will lead the strategic evolution of the OneView platform as it scales in scope, capability and impact. This is a senior leadership role that sits at the intersection of strategy, technology and real‑world public sector outcomes.
You will define where the platform is going, ensure the right architectural decisions are made to support that journey, and connect real frontline challenges with scalable product capabilities. Working closely with the CTO and reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a key role in shaping Xantura’s long‑term technology vision.
Key Responsibilities
Platform strategy
- Define the long-term direction of the OneView platform.
- Translate strategy into a clear, prioritised and deliverable roadmap aligned to organisational goals.
- Enable safe and proportionate use of AI within the platform and across development practices.
Product architecture and innovation
- Work closely with the CTO to shape the platform’s architectural evolution.
- Introduce pragmatic innovation and constructively challenge assumptions where needed.
- Ensure technical decisions support scalability, resilience, security and long-term value.
Domain and use case development
- Ensure the platform addresses real public-sector challenges and constraints.
- Partner with consulting teams to translate frontline practice into scalable product capabilities.
- Connect real-world use cases with platform functionality, defining what “good” looks like for users.
Ecosystem engagement
- Strengthen innovation partnerships and broader ecosystem engagement.
- Build relationships with government, research and technology organisations.
- Leverage partnerships to accelerate platform capability, adoption and impact.
Platform evolution leadership
- Shape the long-term evolution of the OneView platform as the company scales.
- Operate alongside the CTO in defining direction and making key platform decisions.
- Over time, assume clearer ownership of product direction and platform outcomes.
Reporting and relationships
- Reports to the CEO.
- Works closely with the CTO on platform direction and architectural evolution.
- Maintains dotted-line alignment with Newton digital leadership.
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience leading, scaling or shaping complex technology platforms.
- Strong understanding of public-sector challenges, operating environments and delivery constraints.
- Ability to operate across strategy, architecture and execution—bringing clarity from ambiguity.
- Credibility with engineering teams and senior external stakeholders.
- Excellent collaboration and influencing skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Location – This is a hybrid role based in our office in London (Borough). You would be expected to be able to work from the office at least 1-2 days per week. Some travel is also required for on-site client engagements as needed.
What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary reviewed annually
- Work for a passionate, mission-driven company solving society’s big problems
- Work flexible hours around life commitments with a focus on delivering company value rather than hours worked
- Ability to work remotely (excluding face-to-face Team Meetings and client meetings)
- Training and development opportunities
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Generous enhanced parental leave policies
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flu Vaccinations,
- Eye Test and contribution towards Glasses for VDU use
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Remote GP access
- Counselling/therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Medical second opinions
About
At Xantura, we’re on a mission to reduce societal inequality by helping local authorities use data more effectively. Our AI-driven platform empowers frontline workers with the insights they need to prevent complex issues like homelessness or children being taken into care — before they happen. We make this possible by connecting siloed datasets, applying advanced machine learning to enrich the data, and using predictive analytics to identify those most at risk. Our platform then distills this into clear, actionable insights that help frontline staff intervene early and make a real difference. It’s an exciting time to join Xantura. We’re scaling quickly, bringing on new clients, strengthening our platform, and expanding into new areas. While we’re a technology company at heart, our true focus is on improving lives — and we’re looking for people who share that vision.
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