About this role
Salary: £70,000 - 80,000 per year
Requirements: We are looking for an experienced technology leader, such as a Technical Lead, Head of Technology, Head of IT, CTO or similar.We want someone who thinks strategically but is not afraid to get into the detail.We need someone who understands technology in a commercial and customer-focused context.We are looking for someone who can assess complex or legacy technology landscapes and create a clear direction.We want someone with a genuine interest in AI, data, software and emerging technology.We need someone who knows the difference between technology that is exciting and technology that is genuinely useful.We are looking for someone comfortable challenging the status quo respectfully and constructively.We need someone who can translate business problems into practical technology solutions.We want someone who can create a roadmap and then actually deliver it.We are looking for someone who enjoys leading, developing and getting the best from a small team. Responsibilities: We will have you join our Senior Leadership Team and take ownership of our technology strategy across software, AI and data, systems, processes, customer insight and team development.We will have you understand, challenge and create the roadmap for our mixed technology landscape of in-house systems, legacy platforms and subscription-based software.We will have you decide what to build or buy, what to keep, improve or retire, what to outsource, where AI can make a genuine difference, and how we can use data better.We will have you think through what our customers need today and what they will need tomorrow, and what technology will help us understand and serve them better.We will have you turn strategy into delivery.We will have you lead a small team covering development, systems support, email and web, while shaping their roles and the capabilities our business needs for the future. Technologies: AICTOSupportWeb More:
We are a highly successful, established SME based in Wethersfield, north of Braintree, working in a hybrid way and requiring driving due to our location. This is not a traditional Head of IT role or an infrastructure role; we are looking for a technology strategist and leader who can shape our technology future over the next 5, 10 and 15 years. We have around 45 people, a strong 30-year track record, and a reputation for exceptional, highly personal customer service. Our Senior Leadership Team is knowledgeable, thoughtful and kind, and they are committed to change and to helping this role succeed. This is a genuine ownership opportunity to influence business strategy, develop our team and create a technology roadmap that delivers long-term competitive advantage.
last updated 36 week of 2026