At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and define VPZ's technology strategy, driving projects from start to finish.
- Company: Join the UK's leading vape retailer with a dynamic and innovative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive senior leadership package and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work on-site in Edinburgh, collaborating with top executives and driving strategic initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-growing company while shaping its tech future.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in technology leadership within retail or ecommerce environments.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
About us
VPZ is the UK’s leading vape retailer, operating 200 stores nationwide alongside a rapidly growing ecommerce platform. As the business continues to scale, we are seeking an experienced, hands on Technical Director who loves owning projects from conception to completion.
Leading from the front, you will define, lead, and embed a clear technology strategy that supports VPZ’s long term commercial and operational goals. This is a senior leadership role with board level influence, responsible for setting the overall technology direction of the business, rolling up your sleeves when needed, and ensuring technology is a key enabler of growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
The Role
As Technical Director, you will personally champion and own VPZ’s technology vision, strategy, and roadmap, working closely with the Executive Team, and Board to align technology investment with business priorities. You will provide strategic leadership and guidance across:
- Retail systems and in store technology
- Ecommerce platforms and digital customer experience
- Data, reporting, and analytics
- Infrastructure, security, and technology governance
Delivery will be achieved through strong leadership of internal teams within IT, Data and Ecommerce alongside effective management of external suppliers and technology partners, driving execution through active project ownership and visible leadership. Please note, this role requires 5 days on site at our Head Office in Newbridge, Edinburgh.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and actively own VPZ’s enterprise wide technology strategy, ensuring it supports current operations and future growth
- Translate business strategy into a clear, prioritised technology roadmap, taking personal accountability for driving key milestones
- Provide strategic oversight and tactical guidance across retail, ecommerce, data, and core systems
- Collaborate with fellow Directors to ensure technology underpins commercial, operational, and customer objectives
- Lead technology investment planning, vendor strategy, and major system decisions
- Establish appropriate governance, security, resilience, and scalability
- Ensure technology delivers measurable business value and competitive advantage
- Represent technology at Executive and Board level, clearly communicating risks, opportunities, and progress
What We’re Looking For
- Proven senior technology leadership experience within retail, ecommerce, or multi site environments
- Demonstrable experience defining and delivering technology strategy at Director or equivalent level
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to align technology to business outcomes
- A balanced leader who combines high-level strategic vision with a willingness to get hands-on, take direct ownership of core projects, and lead brilliantly from the front
- Confidence operating in fast growth, entrepreneurial organisations
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with CEOs, Boards, and non technical leaders
Package
Competitive senior leadership package, dependent on experience and capability. Applicants must be 18 years old or above, any subsequent job offer is subject to pre-employment screening and right to work checks.
Technical Director in Newbridge employer: CCHG Ltd
VPZ is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Edinburgh where you can thrive as a Finance Graduate. With a clear progression pathway and hands-on experience alongside finance leadership, you'll be empowered to grow your career while enjoying generous employee benefits, including significant discounts and incentives. Join us at this exciting time of expansion and be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration.
