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.
About the Devonshire Group
The Devonshire Group brings together the charities, businesses and estates in the care of the Devonshire family, including Chatsworth in Derbyshire, Bolton Abbey in Yorkshire, Lismore in Ireland, and Compton in Sussex. Our enterprises span heritage attractions, retail, food and drink, accommodation, property development, farming, and forestry. We employ over 1,400 people and are committed to careful stewardship, shared value, and long-term thinking.
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