Head of Technology (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

VivobarefootBristol, EnglandHybrid, On-siteContractListed 2 days ago

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THE WHYWe have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So, we’re on a mission to change it.📍Wrington, Bristol WHERE YOU’LL PLAYWe’re looking for an experienced Technology leader with mastery over our whole tech ecosystem - customer-facing Digital Systems, internal Business Systems, and IT. This role brings the full breadth of our digital, ecommerce and business technology, and IT, under one roof.You’ll be an internal and external visionary, representing Technology at the senior management team, driving the innovation required as the business grows, and working contrary to the status quo to build a high-performance tech team.Own technical architecture decisions across the ecosystem, ensuring scalability, security and performanceEnable transformation across the whole Tech ecosystemBuild an integrated infrastructure across our consumer-facing channels to deliver a seamless customer experience across our digital eco-systemManagement of our in-house ecommerce tech stack, and ongoing optimisation to bring the vision of Revivo and V-health to lifeOwn and evolve our Business Systems (built around Netsuite ERP), including their integration into the broader tech stack via middleware and APIs such as BoomiReduce manual work through automations and AISet technical standards for integrations, data architecture and API design across the ecosystemWork with the IT team to optimise our IT and internal communications systemsRun RFPs for new technology and platforms across the business, from requirements gathering through to vendor selectionWork collaboratively with the IT and Development Leads to understand and balance the system requirements of the whole ecosystemResponsible for setting and managing the Tech budgetBuild, inspire and lead a high performing teamALL ABOUT YOUExperience working with Magento (Adobe Commerce)AI implementation & strategy experienceStrong technical grounding in system architecture, API integrations and data flows across ecommerce and business systemsDigital ecosystem expert with a proven track record of digital transformationExtensive leadership experience and experience working cross-functionally or in a matrixed businessA brilliant strategic thinker with the ability to influence senior leadersAbility to apply problem-solving, analytical and creative skills to make strategic decisionsThrives in fast-paced environments and adapts quickly to changing market and business requirementsExperience working with agile development teamsUnderstanding and experience collaborating with CX, UX and UIUnderstanding of, and experience managing, system architecture, including IT infrastructureBachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experienceKnowledge of Netsuite ERPNice to havesExperience with Boomi or other iPaaS/integration middlewareKeen interest in the ethical use of technology and ‘healthy digital’How we work with AIAI is already part of our everyday, helping us research, create and move faster, so we can put more energy into the work only humans can do.What AI fluency means to usYou don’t need to be technical or know any particular tools but you do need to get AI. For us, that means:Curiosity: you already use AI in your work, and you’re always looking for smarter ways to use it.Judgement: you know where AI adds real value, where it falls short, and when a task needs a human.Ownership: you check what it gives you and stand behind the final result, whatever helped you get there.