Full job descriptionHead of IT£80,000–£90,000 + 10% Bonus
The OpportunityThis is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible, business-critical Head of IT role within a fast-scaling, multi-channel organisation.
You’ll take full ownership of technology strategy, systems, data, and infrastructure — shaping the next phase of growth. This is not a "maintenance" role. It’s about building, evolving, and future-proofing a technology function that directly impacts commercial success.
If you’re motivated by influence, autonomy, and the chance to build something properly — this is it.
What You’ll Be Doing*Own and deliver the IT strategy and roadmap, aligned to commercial growth
*Take full accountability for systems, infrastructure and day-to-day technology operations
*Lead cyber security, data protection and compliance, ensuring robust, scalable controls
*Drive performance and evolution of the ERP landscape, including future system selection
*Define and govern the overall technology architecture across platforms and integrations
*Build and scale a modern data capability (warehouse, pipelines, reporting)
*Manage and optimise third-party technology partners and suppliers
*Take full ownership of the IT budget, ensuring ROI and cost discipline
*Build a lean, high-performing internal team over time
*Embed strong governance, risk management and operational controls
*Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating technology into business value
What We’re Looking For*Proven experience in a Head of IT / IT Director / senior technology leadership role
*Background in a high-growth, commercially driven environment
*Strong, hands-on knowledge across:
*Infrastructure & IT operations
*ERP systems (selection, optimisation or transformation)
*Data platforms and modern architecture
*Cyber security and regulatory compliance
*Experience working with outsourced partners and vendors, holding them accountable
*Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
*Strong commercial instinct — able to simplify complexity and influence senior stakeholders
*Comfortable starting as a standalone leader, building capability over time
*Excellent communicator, able to bridge technical and non-technical teams
Why This Role Stands Out*End-to-end ownership of the technology function
*Direct exposure to senior leadership and business strategy
*Opportunity to build and shape a tech function properly
*A chance to make visible, lasting impact in a growing organisation
*Autonomy to make decisions — without unnecessary layers or red tape
Package*£80,000–£90,000 base salary
*10% bonus
*Strong overall benefits package (health, wellbeing, development and more)
LocationBased near Brighton, commutable from across Sussex / South East (office-based with strong collaboration focus) Hybrid working arrangement.
If you’re a commercially minded Head of IT who wants ownership, impact, and the chance to build something lean and meaningful — this is one of the most compelling opportunities in the local market.