Head of Ecommerce

Zachary Daniels; High Peak; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand in the health and wellness sector is seeking a Head of Ecommerce to join their senior leadership team. This hybrid opportunity focuses on driving ecommerce growth, delivering the ecommerce strategy across the UK and Ireland, and optimizing the digital customer experience. Candidates should have a minimum of five years in senior roles within ecommerce, demonstrating strong leadership and a customer-focused approach. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Pension

Health & wellbeing benefits

Charity day

Life Event Day

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in senior ecommerce, ideally within health, wellness or FMCG.
• Strong leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering ecommerce growth.
• Passionate about health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the ecommerce strategy across UK & Ireland.
• Lead ecommerce performance and achieve key commercial KPIs.
• Champion continuous optimisation across UX and digital experience.

Skills

Leadership

Ecommerce platforms proficiency

Digital marketing strategies

Customer-centric approach

Job description

Head of Ecommerce | FMCG/ Consumer Brand | North West (Hybrid) | Salary circa £80,000-£85,000 + Benefits

Zachary Daniels are proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading brand to recruit a talented and commercially focused Head of Ecommerce. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that champions innovation, wellbeing, and growth and to be part of the senior leadership team shaping the company's digital future.

The business is looking for a dynamic and experienced ecommerce leader with a strong commercial track record, strategic vision, and a passion for customer experience. You'll play a key role in delivering ecommerce growth, leading digital initiatives, and driving performance across UK & Ireland. This hybrid role is based within a commutable distance to High Peak area/ Derbyshire, with 2 core days per week in the office and occasional travel across the UK and Europe.

Head of Ecommerce Benefits:

• Salary circa £80,000-£85,000 depending on experience
• Bonus
• Hybrid working (2 office days per week)
• Pension
• Health & wellbeing benefits
• Collaborative and supportive senior leadership team
• Great progression opportunities (particularly after 12 to 18 months)
• Charity day & Life Event Day per year (e.g., kids' birthday off)

The role as Head of Ecommerce:

• Develop and deliver the ecommerce strategy across UK & Ireland
• Lead ecommerce performance and achieve key commercial KPIs (AOP, conversion, traffic, basket size)
• Champion continuous optimisation across UX, functionality and digital experience
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, digital, customer service) and external partners
• Oversee digital operations including inventory, promotions and customer journey
• Contribute to UK&I leadership team with a focus on innovation and people-first culture

The candidate will have/be:

• At least 5 years in senior ecommerce, ideally within health, wellness or FMCG
• Strong leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering ecommerce growth
• Proficient in ecommerce platforms, analytics tools and digital marketing strategies
• Passionate about health and wellbeing, and highly customer-centric
• A great communicator, highly collaborative, and confident in driving change

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Marketing | Digital | Tech | Retail Operations | Health & Wellness | Senior Appointments | Sales & Strategy | Supply Chain | HR | Commercial Leadership

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