<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Technology Director</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>The Business:</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This rapidly growing discount fashion retailer is on a mission to bring style, value, and accessibility to customers nationwide. With a strong store presence, growing online demand, and an ambitious leadership team, the business is undergoing significant digital and operational transformation.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">To support this next phase of growth, they are seeking an experienced and commercially savvy Technology Director to lead all aspects of technology strategy, infrastructure, and delivery across the business.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>The Role:</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The Technology Director will take full ownership of the technology function - from day-to-day operations to long-term digital innovation. The successful candidate will ensure that systems are robust, scalable, secure, and aligned to the fast-paced demands of discount retail.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Working closely with the board and operational teams, this individual will be instrumental in modernising core systems and laying the groundwork for future growth.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Technology Leadership: Design and implement a roadmap and define the future state of tech for the business.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Operational Systems Oversight: Lead the performance and evolution of all core systems, including EPOS, stock management, warehouse systems, and in-store technology.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Digital Commerce Support: Oversee the stability, integration and scalability of the e-commerce platform and customer-facing technologies.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Security &amp; Infrastructure: Ensure data protection, cybersecurity, and compliance across all systems and processes.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Team Management: Build, lead, and develop a small but capable in-house IT team and manage key external partners.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Stakeholder Engagement: Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, merchandising, and retail leadership to ensure tech enables business performance.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Supplier &amp; Vendor Relationships: Manage third-party vendors and ensure value for investment in all tech-related spend.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Candidate Profile:</strong></span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, ideally within retail (discount or high-volume environments preferred).</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong understanding of retail systems (EPOS, WMS, CRM, e-commerce platforms) and infrastructure requirements.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Track record of delivering systems upgrades, integrations, and change management programmes.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Comfortable in a hands-on environment.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - capable of influencing at all levels.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Based within commutable distance of Surrey and available to work on-site 4-5 days per week.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Why Apply?</strong></span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Join a growing, entrepreneurial retailer with real momentum and ambition.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Operate as part of a close-knit, commercially driven leadership team.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Shape and future-proof the tech strategy in a business where your impact will be visible and valued.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving problems at pace, and leading meaningful change.</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH34950</span></p></dd>