Overview

Head of IT, Devonshire Group
Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire, East Midlands (Hybrid working)

Salary: Competitive base salary plus car allowance and benefits.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a pragmatic, collaborative IT leader to join the Devonshire Group. We are a unique organisation encompassing heritage, hospitality, property, and charitable enterprises. We operate well-known and loved venues such as Chatsworth House and Bolton Abbey. We are about to embark on a journey to modernise and transform our technology landscape and are seeking a Head of IT to lead the development and delivery of a progressive, Group-wide IT strategy and roadmap of IT change.

This is not a traditional IT role. It demands a leader who is curious, grounded, and energised by the challenge of applying the power of digital to a diverse and values-driven organisation. You will be joining us at a pivotal moment, with the opportunity to create a technology roadmap which will enhance the digital experience of our colleagues and guests, whilst helping build-in operational efficiency and resilience across our organisation.

The Role

• Develop and deliver a Group-wide IT strategy and systems roadmap that is aligned with our values and strategic ambitions. Lead the subsequent evolution of our systems architecture and technology landscape to deliver a seamless IT customer experience.
• Collaborate right across the Group building positive relationships with a wide and varied network of stakeholders, ranging from shop floor to the boardroom. Build a culture of digital maturity and tech-enabled engagement which supports both operational excellence and customer experience.
• Inspire and lead the IT team, fostering a culture of ongoing professional development, customer-centricity and a pragmatic, repeatable approach to the delivery of change.

The Candidate

• Pragmatic, down to earth and outcome focused, you will be a confident communicator and relationship builder, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• You'll bring a pedigree of delivering IT systems and services in fast-paced, customer-driven settings such as retail, hospitality or other tech-reliant, B2C sectors. You will also have a track record of devising and delivering customer centred IT change and have created a business-aligned IT strategy.
• You should be a collaborative, enthusing leader with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams and shaping customer focused cultures.

How to Apply

To explore this transformational opportunity, please contact Alex Richardson, Partner & Head of IT & Digital Leadership Practice at Berwick Partners:

alex.richardson@berwickpartners.co.uk

+44 (0)161 498 3409 / +44 (0)7736 378 614

Closing Date: Sunday 28th September at 23:45pm