Deputy Chief Information Officer- Logistics

Zak Incorporated; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Wolverhampton seeks a Head of IT to drive the strategic direction of technology across its group. This senior leadership role involves managing the daily operations of IT functions, mentoring teams, and ensuring performance management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in logistics or technology-led industries, with strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and cloud platforms. Excellent communication skills and a commercial mindset are essential to succeed in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role within logistics or related fields.
• Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure and cloud technologies.
• Strong background in software development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT and development functions across the organization.
• Line management and mentorship for team leads and developers.
• Lead IT teams and manage escalations for issues.
• Shape technology strategy and innovation.

Skills

IT infrastructure knowledge

Enterprise systems understanding

Cloud platforms familiarity

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Excellent communication

Mentorship and support skills

Job description

The Company

A market leading logistics company with an admirable reputation.

The Role

This is a senior leadership role that will be the second in command to the CTO, responsible for the day‑to‑day management of IT and development functions across the Group.

The successful candidate will also contribute significantly to the strategic direction of technology, act as a bridge between IT and the business, and play a key role in succession planning for the CTO role.

You will oversee the daily operation of IT and development functions across the Group companies.

• Line management, mentorship, and support to team leads and developers.
• Ensure consistent performance management, career development, and skill growth across the teams.
• Act as the senior escalation point for IT and development issues.
• Lead, influence and develop the IT teams across several businesses.

The Applicant

Our ideal candidate will have held a similar Head of IT role in logistics, supply chain, warehousing or related technology‑led industry (strongly preferred).

Understanding of the operational realities of logistics businesses and their IT needs.

Using your insight and experience to shape the way forward, creating innovation and outperforming our clients competitors.

With a broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and cloud platforms together with a strong background in software development and delivery practices.

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Familiarity with modern development frameworks, DevOps, and agile methodologies.

Adaptability to thrive within a complex business.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Confident and articulate, commanding respect through knowledge, experience and personal style, you will have a passion for achieving the best that you can.

Thriving under pressure you will be capable of managing multiple priorities and working to critical deadlines and objectives.

You will demonstrate a passion for success and be prepared to invest the time and effort to achieve our client’s ambitions.

Resilient, demonstrating confidence in your own ability along with a positive approach to overcome challenges.

You will think from a commercial perspective always looking for good Return on Investment projects.