Deputy Chief Information Officer- Logistics

Xclusive Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading logistics firm is seeking a Head of IT to oversee the IT and development functions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in logistics and a proven track record in a senior IT role. You will lead teams, manage operations, and influence the strategic direction of technology. This position demands excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a complex environment. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Head of IT role within logistics or a related industry.
• Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure and enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with DevOps and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day IT and development functions.
• Provide mentorship and support to team leads.
• Ensure performance management and career growth.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

IT infrastructure knowledge

Experience in logistics/supply chain

Problem-solving under pressure

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 operations of IT and development functions across the Group companies

Provide line management, mentorship, and support to team leads and developers

Ensure consistent performance management, career development, and skills growth across the teams

Act as the senior escalation point for IT and development issues.

You will 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 a 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 out‑performing 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.

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