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Wallingford / £110000 - £120000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

£110000 - £120000

Location

LOCATION

Wallingford

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Group Technology Director
Location: Wallingford (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Salary: £120,000

We're working with our client, a global leader in online retail and one of the top 10 third-party sellers on Amazon and eBay, to recruit a Group Technology Director. This is a key leadership role, driving IT strategy and shaping the future of a fast-growing, multi-brand ecommerce business.

Role Overview:
You'll be responsible for the strategic direction, development, and operational excellence of the organisation's technology function. This includes overseeing infrastructure, leading internal and outsourced development teams, and delivering high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technology leader with a strong grasp of cloud, DevOps, and cybersecurity, paired with excellent team leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a three-year tech strategy aligned with business goals
  • Evaluate and enhance existing infrastructure and development processes
  • Lead and grow high-performing onshore/offshore tech teams
  • Oversee IT operations, governance, security, and business continuity planning
  • Drive the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional IT projects
  • Manage vendor relationships and technology budgets
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Requirements:

  • Essential:
    • 7+ years in technical software development and IT leadership
    • 5+ years at Director or Head of Department level
    • Strong knowledge of Agile, DevOps, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure
    • Excellent communication, budgeting, and strategic planning skills
    • Proven experience leading change, improving SDLCs, and managing cross-functional teams
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in ecommerce or marketplace-based retail
    • Familiarity with KPIs/OKRs and scaling technology in fast-growth environments
    • Track record of implementing IT best practices across security, infrastructure, and vendor management

CONTACT

Cormac Fagan

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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