Bettys & Taylors Group is seeking a visionary Group Technology & Digital Director to shape the future of technology and digital innovation.
About the role
As part of the newly created Group Executive Team, you will report to the Co‑CEO (People & Organisation) and contribute to the successful delivery of the Group’s strategic goals.
Purpose of the role
Lead the strategic development of the Group’s Information and Digital capability, ensuring enablement of Bettys & Taylors Group purpose, strategic priorities, and overall business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensures secure, efficient technology and digital services across the Group.
* Manages system maintenance and transformation to support all business functions.
* Aligns digital capabilities with evolving business and customer needs.
* Leads strategy across business, data, digital, and tech domains for scalability and integration.
* Builds and ensures cyber resilience, risk assessment, and incident response across infrastructure and supply chains.
* Ensures data integrity, compliance (e.g., GDPR), and enables data‑driven decision making.
* Drives digital innovation in customer platforms and collaborates with commercial teams.
* Engages with digital providers and innovation ecosystems to build external awareness and enhance capabilities.
* Promotes innovation, learning, and succession within the Digital & Technology function.
* Actively contributes to the Group Executive Team and strategic network to ensure strategic and operational cohesion.
About You
* Senior leader with proven track record in IT and digital transformation, operational resilience, and e‑commerce platforms.
* Technically adept across IT, enterprise architecture, digital, and data ecosystems.
* Experienced in leading large, cross‑functional teams and driving innovation at executive and board level.
* Skilled in cyber security strategy, customer engagement, and enabling digital revenue growth.
* Emotionally intelligent, with outstanding communication skills and the ability to build strong partnerships internally and externally.
* Skilful influence at all levels, including Board and Co‑CEO.
* Engaging with and managing diverse stakeholders.
* Up‑to‑date with latest digital trends and technologies, passionate about organisational resilience and growth.
Location
Plumpton Park, Harrogate, HG2 7LD (full‑time; hybrid working available, ideally 3 days per week on site)
What We Offer
Free meals, drinks and snacks, discretionary quarterly profit‑share bonus, holiday allowance (buy/sell days), company‑wide employee discounts, health cash plan, wellbeing support, counselling, pension enrolment, and development opportunities. We encourage external training programmes, apprenticeships and 1:1 coaching.
Great People, Great Culture
Bettys & Taylors Group is a family business with three iconic Yorkshire brands. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Applications
If you are ready to make a significant impact, please send CV and cover letter via our Applicant Tracking System. For questions, contact Anna Jaques, People Director (Anna.Jaques@bettysandtaylors.co.uk). Closing date: 5 pm, Friday 23rd January 2026.
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