General Manager (CEO Designate) Location: Ealing (Onsite) with UK travel as required Salary: £85,000 - £115,000 (negotiable) Car allowance, Healthcare, Performance Bonus, and Significant Annual Executive Bonus The Opportunity This is not a caretaker role. It is a launchpad. An established, high-velocity B2B eCommerce and wholesale business is preparing for its next chapter. With the current CEO planning retirement, we are seeking a board-ready leader to join as General Manager with a clear and accelerated path to UK CEO. We need someone who has already operated at GM level in a UK eCommerce business, with direct P&L responsibility for a turnover of £150M in a large-scale, multi-site environment. You will not shadow. You will take full ownership of UK operations from day one-learning the mechanics of the business, earning the trust of the team, and proving you have the strategic grip and commercial instinct to take the helm. The Role As General Manager (CEO Designate), you will be based at our Ealing head office and oversee a multi-site UK operation. Your mandate is twofold: deliver exceptional commercial and operational performance now, while systematically preparing to assume the CEO role within two years. You will balance rigour with vision, optimising costs, driving growth, building culture, and positioning the business for its next stage of scaling. Strategic Leadership & Succession Pathway - Work alongside the outgoing CEO to absorb full strategic, operational, and governance responsibilities over a defined 12-24-month transition. Act as the senior decision-maker for legal defence, crisis management, and UK regulatory compliance. Review and execute key service contracts, protecting the business commercially and legally. Lead the annual budget process in collaboration with HQ and the CEO, translating group-level financial goals into measurable monthly business objectives. Own full P&L performance, including quarterly bonus assessments and ongoing refinement of incentive structures to retain and motivate top talent. Drive sustainable growth by balancing revenue generation with cost discipline. Lead high-stakes negotiations across the supply chain cost base: platform fees, courier charges, labour outsourcing, customs clearance, and trucking. Oversee warehouse standards and logistics performance across all UK sites. Manage third-party marketplace performance, ensuring maximum channel efficiency and brand reach. Own quarterly workforce planning, ensuring resource aligns with demand. Lead senior hiring and support ongoing leadership development. Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture-visible, hands-on, and motivating across warehouse floor to boardroom. Provide strategic oversight for office and warehouse infrastructure, plus critical IT developments to support scaling. Lead ad-hoc projects from HQ or Group GM, ensuring alignment with broader group strategy. Experience Experience: 10 years' professional experience, with 5 years at senior management / GM level in a UK-based eCommerce business. Scale: Proven track record managing a turnover of £100M in a large-scale, multi-site environment. Sector: Consumer products retailing, ideally B2B eCommerce or wholesale. Commercial toolkit: Working knowledge of marketing, accounting, and HR principles. Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's/MBA strongly preferred. Successor mindset: You aren't looking for a job. You're looking for a legacy. You intend to be CEO within two years. Hands-on and strategic: Comfortable digging into detail when needed, but always with an eye on the horizon. Resilient: Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. Exceptional communicator: Able to influence from warehouse team to board level. As a specialist boutique executive search firm, Executive Recruit partners with organisations to secure the calibre of leadership that drives meaningful change. Our bespoke methodology ensures clients access exceptional executives who combine strategic vision with proven execution, ultimately strengthening leadership depth and board performance.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
General Manager (CEO Designate) Location: Ealing (Onsite) with UK travel as required Salary: £85,000 - £115,000 (negotiable) Car allowance, Healthcare, Performance Bonus, and Significant Annual Executive Bonus The Opportunity This is not a caretaker role. It is a launchpad. An established, high-velocity B2B eCommerce and wholesale business is preparing for its next chapter. With the current CEO planning retirement, we are seeking a board-ready leader to join as General Manager with a clear and accelerated path to UK CEO. We need someone who has already operated at GM level in a UK eCommerce business, with direct P&L responsibility for a turnover of £150M in a large-scale, multi-site environment. You will not shadow. You will take full ownership of UK operations from day one-learning the mechanics of the business, earning the trust of the team, and proving you have the strategic grip and commercial instinct to take the helm. The Role As General Manager (CEO Designate), you will be based at our Ealing head office and oversee a multi-site UK operation. Your mandate is twofold: deliver exceptional commercial and operational performance now, while systematically preparing to assume the CEO role within two years. You will balance rigour with vision, optimising costs, driving growth, building culture, and positioning the business for its next stage of scaling. Strategic Leadership & Succession Pathway - Work alongside the outgoing CEO to absorb full strategic, operational, and governance responsibilities over a defined 12-24-month transition. Act as the senior decision-maker for legal defence, crisis management, and UK regulatory compliance. Review and execute key service contracts, protecting the business commercially and legally. Lead the annual budget process in collaboration with HQ and the CEO, translating group-level financial goals into measurable monthly business objectives. Own full P&L performance, including quarterly bonus assessments and ongoing refinement of incentive structures to retain and motivate top talent. Drive sustainable growth by balancing revenue generation with cost discipline. Lead high-stakes negotiations across the supply chain cost base: platform fees, courier charges, labour outsourcing, customs clearance, and trucking. Oversee warehouse standards and logistics performance across all UK sites. Manage third-party marketplace performance, ensuring maximum channel efficiency and brand reach. Own quarterly workforce planning, ensuring resource aligns with demand. Lead senior hiring and support ongoing leadership development. Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture-visible, hands-on, and motivating across warehouse floor to boardroom. Provide strategic oversight for office and warehouse infrastructure, plus critical IT developments to support scaling. Lead ad-hoc projects from HQ or Group GM, ensuring alignment with broader group strategy. Experience Experience: 10 years' professional experience, with 5 years at senior management / GM level in a UK-based eCommerce business. Scale: Proven track record managing a turnover of £100M in a large-scale, multi-site environment. Sector: Consumer products retailing, ideally B2B eCommerce or wholesale. Commercial toolkit: Working knowledge of marketing, accounting, and HR principles. Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's/MBA strongly preferred. Successor mindset: You aren't looking for a job. You're looking for a legacy. You intend to be CEO within two years. Hands-on and strategic: Comfortable digging into detail when needed, but always with an eye on the horizon. Resilient: Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. Exceptional communicator: Able to influence from warehouse team to board level. As a specialist boutique executive search firm, Executive Recruit partners with organisations to secure the calibre of leadership that drives meaningful change. Our bespoke methodology ensures clients access exceptional executives who combine strategic vision with proven execution, ultimately strengthening leadership depth and board performance.
A growing software team is looking for an Intermediate or Senior Developer to help build and evolve technology used across the eCommerce and logistics sector. The business provides a multi-carrier delivery platform that helps retailers manage parcel tracking, customer queries, delivery issues and claims through a single, customer-focused solution. The team is now growing and looking for another developer to contribute to both new development and the continued improvement of existing services. Software Developer Backend / Full-Stack Southampton, Hampshire - Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the office 60,000 - 70,000 This is primarily a backend role, working with TypeScript, Node.js and cloud-based systems. There will also be scope to work across the full stack for someone who wants broader exposure. The team is also actively exploring how AI-assisted development and agentic systems can improve the way software is built and delivered. You do not need to be an AI tooling expert, but you should be curious about where software development is heading and open to using tools such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot or similar as part of a modern engineering workflow. The role You will join an experienced development team responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting software used by retailers and logistics providers. You can expect to be involved in: Building backend services and REST APIs using TypeScript and Node.js Writing clear, tested and maintainable code Contributing to the design and development of new features and services Supporting and improving existing systems Working with product, technical and leadership teams to understand requirements and shape solutions Deploying, supporting and maintaining software and infrastructure Using modern development practices including CI, automated testing, infrastructure as code and containerisation Learning GCP if your current cloud experience is mainly with AWS or Azure Exploring sensible use of AI-assisted development tools within the team's engineering practices What we are looking for The role could suit either an experienced mid-level developer ready for more ownership, or a senior developer looking for a hands-on role in a product-focused software environment. You will need experience with: TypeScript and Node.js Backend API development, ideally with Express, Nest.js or similar MongoDB and/or relational databases Unit testing, such as Jest or similar Cloud platforms, with GCP useful but not essential Docker and Docker Compose CI/CD or continuous delivery environments Infrastructure as code, ideally Terraform or similar Working collaboratively in a software development team Experience with AWS or Azure is absolutely fine if you are interested in building your GCP experience. Useful but not essential React or Next.js Kubernetes or serverless environments GitOps principles Feature flags, dark launching or similar release techniques AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code or similar Exposure to LLM-powered agents, APIs or pipelines using tools such as OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain or similar Why consider it? This is a chance to join a growing UK development team working on software with real operational use in the eCommerce and logistics market. You will be joining a team that values good engineering practice, practical problem-solving and continuous learning. The role offers the opportunity to deepen your backend development experience, broaden into cloud and infrastructure, and gain exposure to how AI-assisted development is being adopted in real software teams. Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
A growing software team is looking for an Intermediate or Senior Developer to help build and evolve technology used across the eCommerce and logistics sector. The business provides a multi-carrier delivery platform that helps retailers manage parcel tracking, customer queries, delivery issues and claims through a single, customer-focused solution. The team is now growing and looking for another developer to contribute to both new development and the continued improvement of existing services. Software Developer Backend / Full-Stack Southampton, Hampshire - Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the office 60,000 - 70,000 This is primarily a backend role, working with TypeScript, Node.js and cloud-based systems. There will also be scope to work across the full stack for someone who wants broader exposure. The team is also actively exploring how AI-assisted development and agentic systems can improve the way software is built and delivered. You do not need to be an AI tooling expert, but you should be curious about where software development is heading and open to using tools such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot or similar as part of a modern engineering workflow. The role You will join an experienced development team responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting software used by retailers and logistics providers. You can expect to be involved in: Building backend services and REST APIs using TypeScript and Node.js Writing clear, tested and maintainable code Contributing to the design and development of new features and services Supporting and improving existing systems Working with product, technical and leadership teams to understand requirements and shape solutions Deploying, supporting and maintaining software and infrastructure Using modern development practices including CI, automated testing, infrastructure as code and containerisation Learning GCP if your current cloud experience is mainly with AWS or Azure Exploring sensible use of AI-assisted development tools within the team's engineering practices What we are looking for The role could suit either an experienced mid-level developer ready for more ownership, or a senior developer looking for a hands-on role in a product-focused software environment. You will need experience with: TypeScript and Node.js Backend API development, ideally with Express, Nest.js or similar MongoDB and/or relational databases Unit testing, such as Jest or similar Cloud platforms, with GCP useful but not essential Docker and Docker Compose CI/CD or continuous delivery environments Infrastructure as code, ideally Terraform or similar Working collaboratively in a software development team Experience with AWS or Azure is absolutely fine if you are interested in building your GCP experience. Useful but not essential React or Next.js Kubernetes or serverless environments GitOps principles Feature flags, dark launching or similar release techniques AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code or similar Exposure to LLM-powered agents, APIs or pipelines using tools such as OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain or similar Why consider it? This is a chance to join a growing UK development team working on software with real operational use in the eCommerce and logistics market. You will be joining a team that values good engineering practice, practical problem-solving and continuous learning. The role offers the opportunity to deepen your backend development experience, broaden into cloud and infrastructure, and gain exposure to how AI-assisted development is being adopted in real software teams. Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Head of Business Development - Retail & E-Commerce Location: UK & International travel Salary: 90,000 - 105,000 + car or car allowance + bonus + benefits The Opportunity We are working with a global supply chain and logistics organisation to appoint a Head of Business Development - Retail & E-Commerce . This is a senior, commercially focused new business role , responsible for driving profitable growth across the UK and international markets. You will lead complex sales opportunities, shape sector growth strategy, and secure major contract wins within the Retail & E-Commerce space. Key Responsibilities Drive new business acquisition, managing opportunities from prospecting through to tender and contract award Build strong internal and external relationships to support successful delivery in a matrix environment Contribute to and deliver the Retail & E-Commerce growth strategy, identifying priority customers and market segments Lead complex tender responses and commercial negotiations, ensuring competitive and profitable outcomes Act as a senior ambassador for the business at industry events and through targeted marketing and thought-leadership activity Use CRM systems to manage pipeline, performance, and reporting About You We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: Proven success winning new business in the Retail & E-Commerce sector , ideally selling complex supply chain or logistics solutions Experience selling end-to-end, value-added, and/or reverse supply chain solutions, with a strong understanding of sustainability drivers A consultative, insight-led sales approach underpinned by deep sector knowledge The ability to influence at senior level and lead effectively within a matrix organisation Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders Next Steps This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven business development leader to join a market-leading logistics organisation in a high-impact role. Please get in touch with Ben Lyons at Gleeson Recruitment Group for more information. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Head of Business Development - Retail & E-Commerce Location: UK & International travel Salary: 90,000 - 105,000 + car or car allowance + bonus + benefits The Opportunity We are working with a global supply chain and logistics organisation to appoint a Head of Business Development - Retail & E-Commerce . This is a senior, commercially focused new business role , responsible for driving profitable growth across the UK and international markets. You will lead complex sales opportunities, shape sector growth strategy, and secure major contract wins within the Retail & E-Commerce space. Key Responsibilities Drive new business acquisition, managing opportunities from prospecting through to tender and contract award Build strong internal and external relationships to support successful delivery in a matrix environment Contribute to and deliver the Retail & E-Commerce growth strategy, identifying priority customers and market segments Lead complex tender responses and commercial negotiations, ensuring competitive and profitable outcomes Act as a senior ambassador for the business at industry events and through targeted marketing and thought-leadership activity Use CRM systems to manage pipeline, performance, and reporting About You We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: Proven success winning new business in the Retail & E-Commerce sector , ideally selling complex supply chain or logistics solutions Experience selling end-to-end, value-added, and/or reverse supply chain solutions, with a strong understanding of sustainability drivers A consultative, insight-led sales approach underpinned by deep sector knowledge The ability to influence at senior level and lead effectively within a matrix organisation Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders Next Steps This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven business development leader to join a market-leading logistics organisation in a high-impact role. Please get in touch with Ben Lyons at Gleeson Recruitment Group for more information. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Finance Manager - Financial Reporting Consumer Nottinghamshire 55,000 - 65,000 plus excellent benefits The Opportunity A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial reporting, technical accounting, and controls to join a large, complex consumer-facing organisation. The business is an incredible employer and a company where you can grow a fantastic career. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple business areas. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic decision-making within a dynamic and evolving environment. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager - Financial Reporting will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation's financial integrity while supporting the delivery of accurate reporting, robust governance, and continuous improvement across the finance function. This role offers broad exposure across a diverse and complex business, providing the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to key finance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide technical accounting expertise across complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant statutory requirements. Support business decision-making through technical accounting guidance and financial insight. Prepare and review technical accounting papers and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure the timely resolution of control and compliance matters. Support month-end reporting activities, helping to improve reporting quality, controls, and processes across multiple entities. Assist in the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial statements. Support finance transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Coach and develop junior members of the finance team, sharing technical expertise and best practice. About You We're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate: ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification. Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of IFRS. Experience within financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, controls, or governance-focused finance roles. Strong understanding of financial risk management and internal controls. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels. A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines. Desirable Experience External audit experience. Exposure to both IFRS and US GAAP reporting environments. Experience supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit processes. Experience documenting, reviewing, and improving financial controls. Experience operating within a large, complex organisation. What's on Offer Competitive salary Annual bonus Excellent pension scheme Hybrid working Generous employee benefits package Ongoing professional development opportunities Wellbeing and support programmes Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work on complex technical accounting matters, and play a key role in strengthening financial reporting and governance processes. The role offers genuine breadth, visibility, and the opportunity to develop your career within a high-performing finance function. Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BH36411
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager - Financial Reporting Consumer Nottinghamshire 55,000 - 65,000 plus excellent benefits The Opportunity A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial reporting, technical accounting, and controls to join a large, complex consumer-facing organisation. The business is an incredible employer and a company where you can grow a fantastic career. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple business areas. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic decision-making within a dynamic and evolving environment. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager - Financial Reporting will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation's financial integrity while supporting the delivery of accurate reporting, robust governance, and continuous improvement across the finance function. This role offers broad exposure across a diverse and complex business, providing the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to key finance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide technical accounting expertise across complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant statutory requirements. Support business decision-making through technical accounting guidance and financial insight. Prepare and review technical accounting papers and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure the timely resolution of control and compliance matters. Support month-end reporting activities, helping to improve reporting quality, controls, and processes across multiple entities. Assist in the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial statements. Support finance transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Coach and develop junior members of the finance team, sharing technical expertise and best practice. About You We're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate: ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification. Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of IFRS. Experience within financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, controls, or governance-focused finance roles. Strong understanding of financial risk management and internal controls. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels. A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines. Desirable Experience External audit experience. Exposure to both IFRS and US GAAP reporting environments. Experience supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit processes. Experience documenting, reviewing, and improving financial controls. Experience operating within a large, complex organisation. What's on Offer Competitive salary Annual bonus Excellent pension scheme Hybrid working Generous employee benefits package Ongoing professional development opportunities Wellbeing and support programmes Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work on complex technical accounting matters, and play a key role in strengthening financial reporting and governance processes. The role offers genuine breadth, visibility, and the opportunity to develop your career within a high-performing finance function. Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BH36411
The Head of IT Applications will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and optimization of business applications across the organisation to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and digital transformation within the business. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the retail industry, known for its strong market presence and innovative approach. The company operates as part of a large organisation and focuses on delivering high-quality products and services to its customers. Description Oversee business-critical applications (ERP, CRM, POS, ecommerce, franchise tools). Vendor management, release coordination, Tier 1-3 application support Training, user support, franchise onboarding Align systems to evolving operational needs Collaborate with IT Ops team to coordinate end-user support, issue triaging, and knowledge base management Provide application enablement and integrations in support of ecommerce growth Evaluate and recommend new technologies to support growth and innovation. Ensure applications comply with GDPR, and industry standards. Identify inefficiencies and automate workflows across departments (sales, marketing, operations). Drive adoption of Digital tools amongst staff and ensure proper training Profile A successful Head of IT Applications should have: Proven experience in managing IT applications within the retail industry. A strong background in software development, implementation, and optimisation. Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies. Excellent leadership and project management skills. The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.A successful Head of IT Applications should have: Strong project management and change management skills Strategic thinking and business acumen Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement Analytical mindset with data driven decision making Deep understanding of customer journey mapping and UX 7+ years in business applications, IT management, or digital transformation Experience in beauty, wellness, retail, or hospitality industries preferred Proven track record of leading enterprise software implementations (e.g., CRM, ERP) Familiarity with SaaS platforms and cloud-based solutions Tools & technology proficiency CRM ERP E-commerce: Shopify Power BI, Tableau, Google Analytics Job Offer Opportunities for professional growth and development. Pension Bonus Private Medical
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
The Head of IT Applications will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and optimization of business applications across the organisation to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and digital transformation within the business. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the retail industry, known for its strong market presence and innovative approach. The company operates as part of a large organisation and focuses on delivering high-quality products and services to its customers. Description Oversee business-critical applications (ERP, CRM, POS, ecommerce, franchise tools). Vendor management, release coordination, Tier 1-3 application support Training, user support, franchise onboarding Align systems to evolving operational needs Collaborate with IT Ops team to coordinate end-user support, issue triaging, and knowledge base management Provide application enablement and integrations in support of ecommerce growth Evaluate and recommend new technologies to support growth and innovation. Ensure applications comply with GDPR, and industry standards. Identify inefficiencies and automate workflows across departments (sales, marketing, operations). Drive adoption of Digital tools amongst staff and ensure proper training Profile A successful Head of IT Applications should have: Proven experience in managing IT applications within the retail industry. A strong background in software development, implementation, and optimisation. Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies. Excellent leadership and project management skills. The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.A successful Head of IT Applications should have: Strong project management and change management skills Strategic thinking and business acumen Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement Analytical mindset with data driven decision making Deep understanding of customer journey mapping and UX 7+ years in business applications, IT management, or digital transformation Experience in beauty, wellness, retail, or hospitality industries preferred Proven track record of leading enterprise software implementations (e.g., CRM, ERP) Familiarity with SaaS platforms and cloud-based solutions Tools & technology proficiency CRM ERP E-commerce: Shopify Power BI, Tableau, Google Analytics Job Offer Opportunities for professional growth and development. Pension Bonus Private Medical
Welcome to ASK BOSCO , thanks for stopping by Let s pause for a second. Before we talk perks, equity, or growth stats, let s flip the script. This isn t about us. Not yet. This is about you: • What s driving your search right now, what s prompting you to take the next big step in your career? • Are you looking for a role where you can lead a high-performing team, shape how technology is applied, and make a direct impact on growth and customer success? • Do you want to work in a fast-paced, idea driven environment where your voice matters, but delivery, stability, and scalability always come first? Hold onto those thoughts. Now let us introduce you to something special, a chance to join us as VP of Engineering at ASK BOSCO as we build the foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. By the end, if it doesn t feel like the right fit, no worries. But if you feel that spark, the same one we ve got, this could be the start of something extraordinary. The Role at a Glance: VP of Engineering (Python) Hybrid Leeds HQ, 2 Days per Week £120,000 + Equity Potential Plus Benefits: 4-day week, 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, health insurance, retail & leisure perks, electric car scheme Values & Culture: Outstanding Company to Work For 2024 Company: AI-powered marketing analytics platform Pedigree: Visionary Founder. Backed by renowned tech entrepreneurs, including co-founder of SkyScanner. Profits with Purpose 10% of profits donated to 1moreChild orphanage annually Markets: Marketing & eCommerce Agencies, eCommerce retailers Your Expertise: You re a proven engineering leader with deep experience in building, scaling, and managing cross-functional tech teams: data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, and developers. You ve led teams through transformational growth, delivering stable, scalable SaaS products that retain and delight customers. You understand what it takes to grow a business from early-stage traction to a large-scale, enterprise-grade platform, and you re ready to lay the technical foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. You also bring strong experience managing infrastructure partners, confidently navigating and shaping these critical relationships. This isn t a back-seat role. You ll be hands-on where it counts, partnering with the Chief Product Officer to drive delivery, scalability, and long-term success. You ll guide senior stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights, helping keep the roadmap on track in a fast-moving, idea-driven environment. What You ll Be Driving: • Drive technical execution: Deliver and enhance our architecture, infrastructure, and product roadmap to ensure scalable growth and high-performing solutions. • Lead the team: Mentor and grow data engineers, scientists, analysts, and developers to deliver a high-performing, collaborative culture. • Ensure delivery & stability: Make sure features are delivered on time, scalable, and reliable, supporting long-term customer retention. • Manage key relationships: Own the infrastructure partner relationship to guarantee uptime, performance, and security. • Partner with the Chief Product Officer: Align on roadmap priorities, balancing strategic vision with day-to-day execution. • Drive enterprise-grade excellence: Embed best-in-class engineering practices agile, CI/CD, DevOps, security-first design across teams. • Champion scalability: Build products and systems that can grow globally and support tens of thousands of customers. What You ll Bring: • Experience as VP of Engineering, CTO, or senior technical leader in a high-growth or Series A-stage company. • Solid-Strong Python development skills • Proven ability to scale cross-functional teams: data engineering, data science, analytics, and development. • Hands-on experience delivering stable, scalable SaaS products with measurable customer impact. • Experience managing infrastructure partners and external technical relationships. • Confident and polite stakeholder management, able to challenge senior leaders while keeping delivery on track. • Track record of leading transformational growth, scaling teams and products successfully. • Excellent communication - bridging tech, product, and commercial discussions seamlessly. • Customer-first mindset - building products that retain and delight users. This is a role for someone who s been there, done it, and is ready to do it again with more ownership, autonomy, and impact than ever before in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Inclusive Culture At ASK BOSCO , everybody is invited with open arms. We embrace diversity in all forms race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and beyond. Our mission is stronger when everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Can you see yourself building the tech engine that drives our next phase of hyper-growth? If high-impact, high-growth, and hands-on leadership excites you, let s make it happen. Apply now and let s talk. P.S. Did we have you at the four-day week? Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. 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Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Welcome to ASK BOSCO , thanks for stopping by Let s pause for a second. Before we talk perks, equity, or growth stats, let s flip the script. This isn t about us. Not yet. This is about you: • What s driving your search right now, what s prompting you to take the next big step in your career? • Are you looking for a role where you can lead a high-performing team, shape how technology is applied, and make a direct impact on growth and customer success? • Do you want to work in a fast-paced, idea driven environment where your voice matters, but delivery, stability, and scalability always come first? Hold onto those thoughts. Now let us introduce you to something special, a chance to join us as VP of Engineering at ASK BOSCO as we build the foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. By the end, if it doesn t feel like the right fit, no worries. But if you feel that spark, the same one we ve got, this could be the start of something extraordinary. The Role at a Glance: VP of Engineering (Python) Hybrid Leeds HQ, 2 Days per Week £120,000 + Equity Potential Plus Benefits: 4-day week, 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, health insurance, retail & leisure perks, electric car scheme Values & Culture: Outstanding Company to Work For 2024 Company: AI-powered marketing analytics platform Pedigree: Visionary Founder. Backed by renowned tech entrepreneurs, including co-founder of SkyScanner. Profits with Purpose 10% of profits donated to 1moreChild orphanage annually Markets: Marketing & eCommerce Agencies, eCommerce retailers Your Expertise: You re a proven engineering leader with deep experience in building, scaling, and managing cross-functional tech teams: data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, and developers. You ve led teams through transformational growth, delivering stable, scalable SaaS products that retain and delight customers. You understand what it takes to grow a business from early-stage traction to a large-scale, enterprise-grade platform, and you re ready to lay the technical foundations for our next phase of hyper-growth. You also bring strong experience managing infrastructure partners, confidently navigating and shaping these critical relationships. This isn t a back-seat role. You ll be hands-on where it counts, partnering with the Chief Product Officer to drive delivery, scalability, and long-term success. You ll guide senior stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights, helping keep the roadmap on track in a fast-moving, idea-driven environment. What You ll Be Driving: • Drive technical execution: Deliver and enhance our architecture, infrastructure, and product roadmap to ensure scalable growth and high-performing solutions. • Lead the team: Mentor and grow data engineers, scientists, analysts, and developers to deliver a high-performing, collaborative culture. • Ensure delivery & stability: Make sure features are delivered on time, scalable, and reliable, supporting long-term customer retention. • Manage key relationships: Own the infrastructure partner relationship to guarantee uptime, performance, and security. • Partner with the Chief Product Officer: Align on roadmap priorities, balancing strategic vision with day-to-day execution. • Drive enterprise-grade excellence: Embed best-in-class engineering practices agile, CI/CD, DevOps, security-first design across teams. • Champion scalability: Build products and systems that can grow globally and support tens of thousands of customers. What You ll Bring: • Experience as VP of Engineering, CTO, or senior technical leader in a high-growth or Series A-stage company. • Solid-Strong Python development skills • Proven ability to scale cross-functional teams: data engineering, data science, analytics, and development. • Hands-on experience delivering stable, scalable SaaS products with measurable customer impact. • Experience managing infrastructure partners and external technical relationships. • Confident and polite stakeholder management, able to challenge senior leaders while keeping delivery on track. • Track record of leading transformational growth, scaling teams and products successfully. • Excellent communication - bridging tech, product, and commercial discussions seamlessly. • Customer-first mindset - building products that retain and delight users. This is a role for someone who s been there, done it, and is ready to do it again with more ownership, autonomy, and impact than ever before in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Inclusive Culture At ASK BOSCO , everybody is invited with open arms. We embrace diversity in all forms race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and beyond. Our mission is stronger when everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Can you see yourself building the tech engine that drives our next phase of hyper-growth? If high-impact, high-growth, and hands-on leadership excites you, let s make it happen. Apply now and let s talk. P.S. Did we have you at the four-day week? Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. 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