Technology Director

Whiteley Village
3 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Information Security Programme Director

Technical Project Manager

Finance Director

QSHE Director

Marketing Manager

Finance Director

Technology Director

Location: Surrey KT11 1DY
Sector: Value Fashion Retail
Salary: £(phone number removed) + Bonus + Benefits

The Business:

This rapidly growing discount fashion retailer is on a mission to bring style, value, and accessibility to customers nationwide. With a strong store presence, growing online demand, and an ambitious leadership team, the business is undergoing significant digital and operational transformation.

To support this next phase of growth, they are seeking an experienced and commercially savvy Technology Director to lead all aspects of technology strategy, infrastructure, and delivery across the business.

The Role:

The Technology Director will take full ownership of the technology function - from day-to-day operations to long-term digital innovation. The successful candidate will ensure that systems are robust, scalable, secure, and aligned to the fast-paced demands of discount retail.

Working closely with the board and operational teams, this individual will be instrumental in modernising core systems and laying the groundwork for future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Technology Leadership: Design and implement a roadmap and define the future state of tech for the business.

Operational Systems Oversight: Lead the performance and evolution of all core systems, including EPOS, stock management, warehouse systems, and in-store technology.

Digital Commerce Support: Oversee the stability, integration and scalability of the e-commerce platform and customer-facing technologies.

Security & Infrastructure: Ensure data protection, cybersecurity, and compliance across all systems and processes.

Team Management: Build, lead, and develop a small but capable in-house IT team and manage key external partners.

Stakeholder Engagement: Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, merchandising, and retail leadership to ensure tech enables business performance.

Supplier & Vendor Relationships: Manage third-party vendors and ensure value for investment in all tech-related spend.

Candidate Profile:

Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, ideally within retail (discount or high-volume environments preferred).

Strong understanding of retail systems (EPOS, WMS, CRM, e-commerce platforms) and infrastructure requirements.

Track record of delivering systems upgrades, integrations, and change management programmes.

Comfortable in a hands-on environment.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - capable of influencing at all levels.

Based within commutable distance of Surrey and available to work on-site 4-5 days per week.

Why Apply?

Join a growing, entrepreneurial retailer with real momentum and ambition.

Operate as part of a close-knit, commercially driven leadership team.

Shape and future-proof the tech strategy in a business where your impact will be visible and valued.

A brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving problems at pace, and leading meaningful change.

BH34950

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Careers

How Many Cyber Security Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Cyber Security Job?

If you are trying to build or move forward in a cyber security career, it can feel like the list of tools you are expected to know never ends. One job advert asks for SIEM platforms, another mentions penetration testing tools, another lists cloud security, threat intelligence platforms, endpoint detection, scripting languages and compliance frameworks. Scroll LinkedIn and it gets worse. Everyone seems to “know” dozens of tools, certifications and platforms. Here is the reality most cyber security hiring managers agree on: they are not hiring you because you know every tool. They are hiring you because you understand risk, can think like an attacker and a defender, follow process, communicate clearly and make good decisions under pressure. Tools matter — but only when they support those outcomes. So how many cyber security tools do you actually need to know to get a job? For most job seekers, the answer is far fewer than you think. This article explains what employers really expect, which tools are essential, which are role-specific and how to focus your learning so you look credible, not overwhelmed.

Jobs

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Cyber Security Job Applications (UK Guide)

If you want to stand out in the highly competitive world of cyber security job applications, you need to understand what hiring managers look for before they even finish reading a CV. Cyber security hiring managers scan applications quickly and with specific priorities in mind. They assess not just your technical ability, but your judgement, professionalism, clarity, risk awareness and evidence of impact. This guide explains what hiring managers look for first in cyber security applications across roles like Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, Incident Responder, Security Architect, Governance Risk and Compliance specialists and Cloud Security positions. Use this as a practical, step-by-step checklist to sharpen your CV, LinkedIn profile, cover letter and portfolio before you apply on www.cybersecurityjobs.tech .

Education

The Skills Gap in Cyber Security Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Cyber security has become one of the most critical disciplines in the modern economy. From protecting financial systems and healthcare data to securing national infrastructure, cloud platforms and supply chains, cyber security professionals now sit at the frontline of digital trust. Demand for cyber security talent in the UK has surged. Job vacancies remain high, salaries continue to rise, and organisations across every sector report difficulty hiring skilled professionals. Yet despite this demand, many graduates struggle to break into cyber security roles and employers consistently report that candidates are not job-ready. The problem is not intelligence, ambition or academic effort. It is a persistent and widening skills gap between university education and real-world cyber security work. This article explores that gap in depth: what universities teach well, what they routinely miss, why the gap exists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build sustainable careers in cyber security.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.