Head of IT

This company is on a mission to feed the UK’s spirit through the magical medium of chicken. Recently rebranded and with big investors supporting their growth, this brand is already opening new sites and expanding exponentially in the UK, as well as into Europe in the next few years. They are on the hunt for an enthusiastic and passionate Head of IT who wants to work for a fast growing, dynamic hospitality brand which is constantly exploring new opportunities for excellence.

Responsibilities

Understand the commercial business strategy and ensure that systems development is aligned to meet commercial needs; Work with appropriate internal and external project partners to identify and coordinate new system developments as well as enhancements to current systems; Work like an entrepreneur; proactive, commercial and tenacious in living and breathing the business and its values; Understand key business areas such as online selling (web shop, mobile app, online payments), marketplaces, product management and merchandising, and in-store systems (POS systems, assisted sales, scan & go)

Requirements

Retail or Hospitality background with experience implementing new systems and structure in a growing company; Experience in leading large-scale technical strategy, design, planning and delivery, driving best practices and ensuring company-wide buy-in; Strong commercial edge and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging a team; Strong hands-on technical knowledge and experience, with the ability to step into and support all areas of IT systems and infrastructure; Ability to operate independently against prioritised requirements whilst supporting other people within their team; Ability to work well under pressure in a calm manner and stay focused on the end goal