Head of Digital and Technology

Posted 06 January 2022
Salary £80000 - £85000 per annum + + 20 - 30% bonus, 10% pension
LocationCorby
Job type Permanent
ReferenceBBBH126543_1641549142
Contact NameHelen Miller

Job description


Head of Digital and Technology


An ambitious SME who are planning to double in turn over in the next 5 years through growth in existing markets, as well as international expansion are seeking to recruit a Head of Digital and Technology to build a fit-for purpose technology function, deliver a business aligned digital and Technology strategy to help the business transform and successful achieve its growth objectives. This role is about taking ownership for the digital experience and technology estate for the business, as well as leading a small, but growing, team.

As Head of Digital and Technology, you'll be responsible for delivering the digital and IT strategy, making sure that the strategy delivers against all pillars of work (IT, Systems, Customer Experience, process and business improvement) and shaping and leading a data-driven decision making culture. The business have a history of manufacturing, although are increasingly sale and marketing focused hence the need to have a breath of experience across multiple business areas.

The appointed candidate will be an experienced digital and technology leader with a breadth of experience across technology and digital. As the business are an SME, you'll either have previous experience of working within an SME combined with the ability to scale up as the business grows, or you'll demonstrate a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated within building and leading a technology function in a small but growing business. Crucial to this role are strong leadership skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, upto Board level, extensive technology, digital, business transformation and business process management experience, experience of project management principles (AGILE and Waterfall) as well as hands-on delivery.

This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious, growing, business and a rare opportunity to deliver a step change in technology and digital.

Location: Corby, Hybrid working.

To apply: please send an updated CV to Helen Miller