CADS Sister Company, StoreSpace Insights, is Recruiting!
JOB TITLE: HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY
REPORTS TO: MANAGING DIRECTOR
LOCATION: Hybrid, required to be in Great Yarmouth Head Office 1 day/week
HOURS: Full time – 40 hours per week
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's technology including development, infrastructure and strategy and delivering on the Microsoft Azure cloud adoption vision. This includes managing the development and implementation of new technologies, ensuring systems are robust, scalable and secure - aligning to technical best practice.
The role is expected to regularly deliver code changes/write code alongside management of the team - approx: 60:40 split.
Shaping the product roadmap to support business growth and leading a team of technology professionals including Developers and Test Engineers. Act as the subject matter expert for enquiries related to Tech. Able to respond to both technical and non-technical employees in a clear, appropriate way to either resolve the issue or agree on a course of action.
The Head of Tech is a member of the Leadership team, reporting directly to the MD, and collaborates closely with other department heads and external stakeholders to align technology initiatives with the company's overall goals and objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Develop and implement (write code) changes to applications
* Define and deliver the company's technology strategy and technical roadmap.
* Deliver on the company’s vision of Azure cloud adoption (already in progress)
* Oversee the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions.
* Ensure the security and integrity of the company's technology infrastructure.
* Establish and enforce technology policies and procedures to ensure compliance and data protection.
* Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance efficiency and productivity.
* Promote cloud adoption and upskill the team.
* Manage a team of technology professionals (Developers and Testers), providing guidance and support.
* Organise, allocate and prioritise work to maximise resource utilisation and company strategy.
* Collaborate with other departments to identify and address technology needs and opportunities.
* Work with the MD to retain ISO27001 Certification, including a robust and tested BCP.
* Assist in sales process/proposals when technical input is required
REQUIRED SKILLS
* 10+ years’ experience in software development
* 5+ years’ experience managing technology teams.
* Experience of delivering software solutions in a Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
* Knowledge of infrastructure as code solutions like Terraform an advantage
* Have a broad understanding of infrastructure - including SQL Server databases and Windows operating systems.
* Able to review and advise team members on the above technologies.
* Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage IT teams, using modern methodologies.
* Proficient in setting up and managing servers, relational databases (MySQL), and operating systems.
* Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing technology environment.
* Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel as required.
* Strong analytical skills for making informed and timely decisions.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders.
PERSONAL PROFILE
* Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
* Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to ‘get the job done’.
* Acts without being told what to do. Has a sense of urgency without being abrasive.
* Able to structure and process data and draw insightful conclusions.
* Able to lead conversations with customers/prospects on complex issues.
* Lives up to commitments and follows through diligently.
* Generates new and innovative approaches to problems. Able to find solutions to stalled opportunities.
* Able, and happy, to roll sleeves up and solve issues - not just delegate.
IN RETURN, STORESPACE INSIGHTS OFFERS:
* The opportunity to join a thriving business, at an exciting time of growth
* Competitive salary and benefits package including:
o 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) with additional days accrued with length of service.
o Long service awards every five years
o Auto-enrolment to a contributory pension scheme
o Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
o Excellent sick pay entitlement that increases with length of service
o Additional holiday purchase scheme
o Social events through the year
o Flexitime policy
o Training and development opportunities
o Free car parking
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a covering letter, detailing why you would be a great fit for this position. Deadline for applications is 30th April 2025.
StoreSpace Insights is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. It is our commitment that no member of staff or job applicant will be treated less favourably on the grounds of their sex, marital or parental status, race, colour, nationality, religion, belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender reassignment. You will be required to provide appropriate documentation that proves that you are eligible to work in the UK.
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