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Head of IT - FMCG

Posted: 06/11/24
Recruiter:WR Engineering
Reference:2846111315
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Chief Technical Officer
Salary:£70,000 - £75,000 Annual
Location:Bosham, Sussex
Description:

Head of IT - FMCG - Fresh Produce

We are currently searching for a hands-on Head of IT to join this multi-site international FMCG (fresh produce) business. You will be joining during a business-wide digital transformation and other interesting projects. The main focus aside of this is continued development of the IT infrastructure is business systems software. Leading a small knowledgeable team not only will you be the architect but also required to roll your sleeves up.

An FMCG - fresh produce sector background is highly desirable.

Working from home is not possible in this role so you must live within an hours drive of Chichester.

Main Duties

  • Develop a clear IT vision, working closely with the senior management team and other stakeholders
  • Lead team of 3
  • Digital transformation, security, disaster recovery
  • Full Project Management; scope, planning, sourcing, testing, scheduling, and implementation
  • Financial and BI reporting, negotiating contracts & budgetary control

Requirements:

  • A background working in an FMCG company - highly desirable
  • Several years experience leading an IT function with users of 200+ across multiple sites
  • Likely to currently be IT Manager or Head of IT or similar
  • Strategic management experience and able to operate at senior management team level within a corporate enterprise
  • Demonstrable experience of instigating, managing and delivering projects
  • Excellent working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, SQL, Exchange, Terminal Server/Citrix,

Package:

  • Salary around 75K
  • Pension
  • Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
  • 25 days holiday + BH

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