3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsHigh Wycombe, office-based 2-3 days per weekMint Velvet began when founders Liz Houghton and Lisa Agar-Rea set out to create an unfailingly chic collection of contemporary, great quality staples and elevated fits that they felt were missing from their wardrobes. Feeling frustrated that they couldnt find anything they wanted to wear, or the great customer service they craved, they started fusing relaxed comfort with glamorous yet wearable fashion trends. Relaxed Glamour was born.As collaborative creatives, we take untold pride in our work, designing with heart and soul. We want to be a force for good and are committed to becoming a more circular and responsible business, from the fabrics we choose to our considered processes. We are an agile and growing business, and we work hard to create an environment which allows for growth and progression, balanced with the support and flexibility needed to meet the challenge of a high-performance culture.Our leadership teams and founders sit amongst the teams and encourage a culture of balance and passion. MV is a very special place, and our values are anchored by three main pillars: people, planet, and community.As Head of Technology, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Mint Velvets technology roadmap. Youll be responsible for the success of the frontend and backend platforms, collaborating closely with internal and external partners. You will lead and inspire the Engineering, QA, Architecture and Operations teams to ensure theyre delivering best-in-class support and solutions for the business. To be successful in this role you will excel in and enjoy both line management and being hands-on in technical delivery. You'll be actively involved in designing, implementing, assuring, and running the products and services, as well as creating, maintaining, and driving best practices in software and quality assurance engineering.Our ValuesWith Soul. Courage & Resilience. Passion & Drive Entrepreneurial Spirit Collaborative.The RoleLead the Tech team and drive our technology strategy forwardsWork closely with the Delivery function to achieve the technology roadmap and ensure that systems and processes are optimized for growth and efficiencyDevelop and execute our information security strategy, governance framework and reporting structureManage security operations and lead incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management effortsDefine and maintain information security policies, standards, and processes, ensuring alignment with data privacy and other related policies; own and maintain the incident response and disaster recovery plansLead and influence business partners to align technology initiatives with business goals and drive innovation across MVEnsure that the development workflow and project delivery process are followed to ensure new digital solutions are delivered on time, on budget and to scopeConduct regular technical audits of our digital infrastructure and keep up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain the company at the forefront of innovationMaintain the scalability and reliability of our technology infrastructure and monitor budget while delivering our roadmap in alignment with business partnersLead and manage 3rd Party outsourced Development and Technology partners, working closely with our external engineering teamsInspire a high performance, collaborative, and can-do project team culture where teamwork and adaptability thriveContinually drive your own performance forwards, being proactive in your professional and technical developmentWhat You'll HaveProven experience in a senior technology leadership rolePrior experience with re-platforming, navigating warehouse moves, new operating systems / implementations and supporting international growthDemonstrated success working with cloud-based infrastructures to support websites or applications, and hands-on experience in frontend development, backend development, infrastructure, and e-commerce platformsSignificant experience implementing and architecting solutions in ShopifyExtensive experience with different delivery methodologies including Disciplined Agile, Scrum and WaterfallHighly commercial mindset, strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skillsDetail-oriented and highly focused, you are able to manage multiple priorities and ensure focuses are clear in a fast-moving contextA collaborative approach adept at working with teams across the organization to socialise strategic initiatives and implement projects - focusing on strong relationship-management and excellent communicationThe ability to simplify complex technical concepts for a non-technical audience and clearly explain business goals to a technical teamYou'll Be Rewarded WithCompetitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast paced and growing business25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a day off on your birthdayCompany-funded private health insurance and access to Smart HealthLife assuranceDiscretionary bonus scheme50% staff discountInterest-free Season ticket loanSummer hours - 3pm finishes every Friday throughout June, July & AugustBespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new roleA welcoming and inspiring work-environment - take advantage of Yoga classes, social activities, an early finish on pay day and moreSeniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionScienceIndustriesResearch ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mint Velvet by 2xGet notified about new Head of Information Technology jobs in High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom.Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO) - 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