At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technology strategy and drive innovation in retail systems and ecommerce.
- Company: Fast-growing multi-site retail business in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible 3-day work week, and genuine ownership of projects.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to shape the future of technology in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on technology decisions that drive business success.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in technology for retail or ecommerce, with a hands-on approach.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Looking for a Technical Director role for a fast-growing, multi-site retail business in Edinburgh. You'll be the senior technology voice in the business, owning strategy across retail systems, ecommerce, data and infrastructure, and working closely with the leadership team to make sure technology actually moves the needle commercially.
What you'll be working on:
- Setting the technology roadmap and translating it into priorities the business can actually execute
- Retail systems, ecommerce platforms and the digital customer experience
- Data, reporting and analytics
- Infrastructure, security and governance
- Leading the internal IT/Data/Ecommerce teams and managing external suppliers and partners
What I'm looking for:
- Proven senior technology leadership in retail, ecommerce or multi-site businesses
- Someone who's defined and delivered technology strategy at Director level before
- Commercially minded you connect technology decisions to business outcomes, not the other way round
- Comfortable being hands-on and close to delivery, not just setting direction from a distance
- Confident working with fast-growing, entrepreneurial businesses and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent opportunity to own the Technical journey, 3 days a week, onsite in Edinburgh.
Technical Director in Fife employer: Resourcing Group
At MHCLG, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the UK. Our remote working model offers flexibility while fostering a collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering communities and enhancing recruitment processes through cutting-edge technology.
