Director of Technology

Moonpig; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Pension plan

Bonus program

Job summary

Moonpig Group is seeking a Director of Technology, Experiences in London, a hybrid role that shapes the technology landscape for a growing marketplace. You will lead Engineering, Data and Product, directing modernisation initiatives, data architecture evolution and platform strategy to drive customer-focused outcomes.

You will partner with the GM and Leadership Team to translate complex technical decisions into clear business value, while building high-performing teams and setting ambitious

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technology organisations at a senior level.
• Strong credibility across modern software architecture, platforms and engineering.
• Deep understanding of data architecture and modern data platforms.
• Experience delivering large-scale platform modernisation and complex transformation in commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead long-term technology strategy for Experiences, aligning investment with commercial goals.
• Review and modernise technology estate to maximise business value.
• Lead assessments of partner-side platform and plan architecture, data migration and sequencing.
• Oversee platform transformation initiatives where replatforming is appropriate.
• Shape capabilities for partner content, product, catalogue data, onboarding and voucher workflows.

Skills

Tech leadership

Software architecture

Data platforms

Platform modernization

Stakeholder management

Ecommerce domain

Cloud platforms

Job description

We’re the Moonpig Group – home to Moonpig, Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift – and we’re on a mission to make people feel loved, celebrated and remembered. Whether it’s a card that gets them laughing out loud or a gift that makes their day, we help people stay close, no matter the miles.

We’re proud to be leading the online gifting revolution, with brilliant products, clever tech and a whole lot of heart. Our platform makes it easy to create moments that matter – packed with personal touches and delivered with care.

We’re not just about selling cards or gifts – we’re here to spread joy, spark smiles and make every celebration feel extra special. And with values that guide how we work and support one another, we’ve built a place where people (and ideas) can truly thrive.

If you’re looking to make an impact, bring your spark and be part of something meaningful – we’d love to have you on the team.

Director of Technology, Experiences | London – Hybrid (2 days in the office) | Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the Role

Technology leadership. Business transformation. Marketplace scale.

Experiences is a key part of Moonpig Group, connecting customers with thousands of memorable experiences through Buyagift, Red Letter Days and a network of trusted merchant and retail partners.

We're looking for a Director of Technology to lead the next phase of our technology evolution. This isn't simply about running an existing technology organisation—it's about defining what our technology landscape needs to become.

Reporting to the Group Chief Product & Technology Officer and partnering closely with the General Manager, Experiences, you'll shape the technology strategy, architecture and data capabilities that underpin the future of the Experiences business. From reviewing our partner-side platform to determining where modernisation or replatforming will create the greatest value, you'll influence technology decisions that deliver meaningful commercial and customer outcomes.

You’ll provide leadership across Engineering, Data and Product, developing high-performing teams while ensuring technology investments support long-term business growth. If you're excited by complex transformation, strategic thinking and the opportunity to shape the future of a growing marketplace business, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the long-term technology strategy for the Experiences business, aligning technology investment with commercial ambitions.
• Review the existing technology estate, identifying where to modernise, simplify, replace or retain platforms to maximise business value.
• Lead a comprehensive assessment of the partner-side platform, developing recommendations across architecture, data, migration, sequencing, investment, organisational capability, risk and expected business outcomes.
• Lead platform transformation initiatives where replatforming is the right solution.
• Shape technology capabilities that support partner content, product and catalogue data, merchant onboarding, operational workflows, consumer shopping, voucher fulfilment, redemption and exchange journeys.
• Lead the Experiences Data Platform, ensuring reliable, accessible and well-structured data that supports commercial insight, product development and operational decision-making.
• Define how data architecture should evolve alongside application architecture to support future business needs.
• Partner closely with the General Manager and Experiences Leadership Team, bringing technology and data into strategic business decisions.
• Translate complex technical, architectural and delivery challenges into clear recommendations for senior business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Data, Security and Platform leaders across Moonpig Group to maximise shared capabilities while supporting the unique needs of the Experiences business.
• Lead two cross-functional squads and the Experiences Data Platform team, creating an environment where people have clear goals, strong technical standards and the autonomy to make great decisions.
• Develop engineering and data leadership capability, ensuring the organisation has the skills required to deliver its future technology strategy.

About You:

• Significant experience leading technology organisations at a senior level.
• Deep technical credibility across modern software architecture, platforms and engineering.
• Strong understanding of data architecture and modern data platforms.
• Proven experience leading platform modernisation, replatforming or large-scale technology transformation within commercial environments.
• Confidence evaluating architecture and engineering decisions while balancing technical debt, investment and long-term business priorities.
• Experience leading or partnering closely with Data Engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of how application and data architecture work together to support business growth.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to connect technology decisions to customer and business outcomes.
• Comfortable partnering with senior executives and influencing strategic decision making.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technology challenges for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing future technology leaders.
• Strong product and customer instincts, with an appreciation of how technology, operating models and customer propositions interact.
• Comfortable operating in lean environments where prioritisation, pragmatism and sound judgement are essential.
• Experience within marketplaces, ecommerce, partner ecosystems, voucher businesses or complex retail integrations would be beneficial, although we're most interested in the scale and complexity of the challenges you've solved.

Interview Process

Interview stages:

• Recruiter Screen: 30 mins
• TBC

We'll share the full process with shortlisted candidates as soon as it's confirmed. We aim to provide a transparent and engaging recruitment experience and will keep candidates informed throughout every stage of the process.

What's in it for you?

We believe in empowering our team to do their best work. Enjoy:

Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Plus, generous pension plans & staff discounts.

Wellbeing First: Private healthcare (UK) and mental health support

Flexible Working & Time Off: Generous holidays, hybrid working (1-3 days in office, depending on role/team) & up to 20 days of international working.

Career Growth: Learning allowances, coaching & development programs.

Want to know more?

Explore our full benefits package: here

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Our Ways of Working:

We trust our colleagues to do what’s right and offer flexibility to support a balance between work and life. At the same time, face-to-face office time is an important and expected part of working at Moonpig Group. We believe regular in-person working supports collaboration, alignment, and effective decision-making. Candidates will have regular and ongoing time working from the office as part of their role, which will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Moonpig Group's Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity:

At Moonpig Group, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong. We celebrate what makes each of us unique, whether that’s our background, how we work best, or what matters most to us.

From working parents who need flexible hours to neurodiverse colleagues with specific working styles, we’re here to support our people in ways that work for them. Because when you feel valued and included, you can thrive, and so can we.

We’re proud to have a number of employee-led groups driving this forward, including our LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Neurodiversity and EMBRACE (Educating Yourself for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Enrichment) communities, plus our Group-wide EDI committee. These teams help make sure every voice is heard and every idea has a place.

We know that diversity fuels creativity, innovation and connection, and that’s why we’ll keep pushing for progress. Together, we’re building a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and free to be their brilliant, authentic selves.

If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply and share your pronouns if you are comfortable to do so - If you have any reasonable adjustment requests throughout the interview process please let us know on your application or speak to the Recruiter.