Tech & Innovation Lead - London
Head of Technology & Innovation - London - Hybrid Role - Salary circa 50k
If you may be looking to lead the delivery of Technology across a forward thinking Events Company - This could be a truly unique, and vibrant opportunity for you, with an Events and Outdoor Music Festival partner of ours - Peppermint Bars!
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Technology & Innovation to lead the tech strategy across live events, venues, and internal operations. This is a pivotal role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, ensuring our technology infrastructure and innovation projects scale with their ambitious growth.
Technology & Innovation Projects
* Lead the delivery of strategic technology initiatives including forecasting tools, real-time sales dashboards and AI-driven data analytics.
* Pro-actively drive forward new event technology such as frictionless bars and beer walls
* Build business cases and ROI models for new technology projects and present to the Board.
Event Technology & EPOS Oversight
* Manage Peppermint's fleet of 1000+ EPOS terminals across events and venues.
* Oversee hardware lifecycle: procurement, deployment, maintenance, and upgrades.
* Liaise with EPOS and payment providers to ensure seamless transactions and uptime.
* Evaluate and implement emerging payment technologies.
What you'll need
* Deep understanding of EPOS systems, payment technologies, and hardware deployment.
* Proven experience in IT leadership ideally within events, hospitality, or retail.
* Strong project management skills and experience managing complex project with multiple stakeholders
* Familiarity with data analytics platforms and AI applications.
* Experience managing outsourced IT providers and internal tech teams.
Salary: 50k p/a (negotiable) + benefits
Full Time Role, Hybrid, 3 days a week based at head office in London
Benefits
* Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
* Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
* Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
* Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
* Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
* Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
* Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
* Meals on duty
* Vodaphone discounts
* Pension scheme and Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
* 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
* Competitive and supportive family benefits
* Day off for baby's first birthday
* Holiday purchase scheme
* On-going training & development and career pathways
* Professional subscriptions paid
* Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products