At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise a growing e-commerce platform while shaping digital strategy.
- Company: High-growth industrial retailer with an aggressive M&A strategy.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, significant autonomy, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic transformation projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business growth and shape the future of digital platforms.
- Qualifications: Strong technical background in e-commerce and experience managing digital teams.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
A Head of Digital Platforms with a background in B2B e-commerce is sought by a high growth industrial retailer based in the Midlands on a contract basis. With an aggressive M&A strategy in full swing, this business has acquired a £5m TO e-commerce brand and is looking for a commercially minded Head of Digital Platforms to become the senior technology leader responsible for the acquired digital business. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of an established e-commerce platform, evaluate its technical landscape, lead a growing team, and help shape the future digital strategy of the wider group.
This is not a traditional software engineering leadership role. Instead, we're seeking someone who understands how successful online businesses are built, scaled, and optimised—from customer experience and platform architecture through to integrations, reporting, operational efficiency, and team leadership.
This Head of Digital Platforms should have most of the following key skills:
- A strong technical background with e-commerce development
- Experience building, launching, or scaling e-commerce platforms
- Strong understanding of digital architecture, integrations, and platform ecosystems
- Experience managing digital, technology, or product teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
- Strong analytical and reporting capability with experience creating meaningful business insight
- Experience working with platforms such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, or similar
- Knowledge of CRM, ERP, payment, fulfilment, and marketplace integrations
- Commercial acumen and the ability to balance technical and business priorities
- Experience within a growing SME, scale-up, or multi-site business would be highly advantageous
Why Join?
- Opportunity to shape the digital future of a growing group
- High-profile role with significant autonomy and influence
- Exposure to acquisition integration and strategic transformation projects
- Work directly with senior leadership and key decision makers
- Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact on business growth
This role is paying between £600-700pd outside of IR35 and is offered on a rolling 6-month contract with the high possibility of the contract being extended or made into a permanent position. If you're passionate about digital platforms, e-commerce, and leading teams to deliver meaningful commercial outcomes, please apply now.
Head of Digital Platforms employer: SF Partners
Join a high-growth industrial retailer in the Midlands as the Head of Digital Platforms, where you will have the unique opportunity to lead and shape the digital strategy of an established e-commerce brand. With a focus on employee growth and a collaborative work culture, this role offers significant autonomy and the chance to make a measurable impact on business success, all while working closely with senior leadership. Enjoy competitive pay and the potential for contract extension or permanent placement in a dynamic environment that values innovation and strategic transformation.
