Director of Technology

Our client, a successful, future focused multi-brand business with over 20 years of operation is partnering with us on an exclusive basis to recruit an experienced Director of Technology to lead and evolve their technology landscape across the Group.

This is a senior leadership role with real influence. You'll define and deliver a forward-thinking technology and IT strategy that enables scale, innovation, and operational excellence. Working closely with senior leaders across the business, you will ensure that platforms, systems, and architecture are secure, modern and built for growth.

If you're passionate about using technology to drive business success, build great teams, and create future-ready platforms, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

For the right candidate, future opportunities to develop to CTO will be possible.

What you'll be doing:

You will lead the Group's technology function, setting the strategic direction and ensuring technology drives growth, efficiency and innovation across the business.

Technology Strategy & Transformation

Define and deliver the Group-wide technology and IT strategy aligned to commercial and operational goals
Own the technology roadmap, including platform modernisation and consolidation
Manage strategic partners, suppliers and technology budgets
Represent technology at leadership level and contribute to wider business strategy
Identify and implement solutions to meet current and future business needs
Establish standards, governance and best practice
Track, report and optimise technology performance and value
Drive innovation and stay ahead of emerging trends

Software Architecture & Engineering

Lead continuous improvement of software architecture and engineering practices
Oversee system design, integrations and architectural change
Ensure platforms are secure, scalable, modern and resilient
Support the full software development lifecycle
Enable technical solutions across multiple brands and platforms

People, Delivery & Operations

Build and lead a scalable, high-performing technology organisation
Manage internal teams, delivery partners and outsourced resources
Oversee infrastructure, networks, capacity planning and operational support
Prioritise initiatives to deliver maximum business value

Technology Enablement

Build a strong partner ecosystem focused on standardisation and efficiency
Create a Group-wide Technology and IT Centre of Excellence
Define and maintain a best-of-breed technology stack
Work closely with Marketing, Operations, Business Development and Brand teams to enhance customer journeys and product integration

What we're looking for:

Experience & knowledge
- At least 10 years' experience in a senior technology or IT leadership role
A strong track record of leading technology strategy and transformation
Knoweldge & understanding of CISSP.
Deep understanding of modern software architecture and cloud-based platforms
Hands-on experience with at least two of the following:
C#, Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, Type Script, PHP

Experience with Microsoft Azure is highly desirable
Exposure to AI and machine learning technologies is a strong advantage

Skills & attributes
- A strategic thinker with a strong delivery mindset
Commercially aware, motivated and results-driven
A confident and inspiring leader
Excellent communicator and stakeholder manager
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment
Able to balance innovation with operational discipline

Salary & Benefits:

Salary will be highly competitive and negotiable, reflective of the seniority of the role, and dependant on experience.

You will also receive excellent company benefits including:

Wellbeing support
Flexible working options
Hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)
State-of-the-art offices
24-day holidays + Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
Birthday off
Company pension scheme
Free on-site gym and personal trainer
Enhanced Perk Box
Employee Assistance Programme