Head of IT Europe

Le Creuset; Andover; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Creuset is seeking a Head of IT, Europe to lead our technology agenda and partner with European leadership to drive regional delivery of digital initiatives. You will own the technology roadmap, manage budgets, and coordinate across global solution verticals to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

In this role you will lead the regional IT team, oversee security and infrastructure, and drive adoption of key platforms—including ERP and retail systems—across multiple sites in Europe.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading IT in a multi-country or regional context.
• Proven track record as a business partner to senior leaders, with credibility to influence at executive level.
• Strong delivery and portfolio management across enterprise applications (ERP, Retail/POS, Supply Chain).
• Understanding of enterprise architecture, security, and infrastructure principles, and collaboration with a central CTO function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT agenda for Europe and serve as the primary IT Business Partner to regional leadership.
• Own the European technology roadmap and budget, aligning investment with business value and standards.
• Coordinate across global solution verticals and the regional PMO to deliver initiatives.
• Drive adoption and change readiness to ensure deployed solutions are fully used and embedded across the region.
• Manage regional IT team and vendor relationships in line with global sourcing frameworks.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Retail/POS systems

Security and infrastructure knowledge

Job description

Crafting digital excellence behind timeless design.

At Le Creuset, every dish begins with a story - and every story begins with people. Since 1925, we’ve brought generations together around the table, transforming everyday meals into cherished memories. Our legacy is built on colour, craft, and a deep passion for innovation - shaped as much by our iconic products as by the people who bring them to life. We’re not just creating cookware; we’re creating moments that last a lifetime. If you’re inspired by heritage, driven by creativity, and ready to shape the future of the kitchen, we’d love to welcome you into our story.

The Recipe for Success: Role Summary

The Head of IT, Europe leads the technology agenda for the European region and acts as the primary IT Business Partner to European business leadership. The role owns the Managing Director relationship and regional demand — the “why” — building relationships, shaping the regional roadmap, and setting priorities. It delivers through the global solution verticals (Retail, ERP, Supply Chain) and the CTO organisation, which own the functional solutions and the underlying architecture, integration, and engineering standards. The result is a single, accountable regional leader who balances local business reality against global consistency, driving delivery and adoption across the region.

Act as the trusted IT business partner to European business leadership and Managing Directors, translating regional strategy into a prioritised technology demand pipeline.

Own the European technology roadmap and budget, ensuring investment aligns to business value, enterprise standards, and global priorities.

Serve as the regional point of escalation and prioritisation across competing demands and programmes.

Lead regional project and portfolio delivery, coordinating the global solution verticals into the European business and feeding the federated PMO and Global Portfolio Director.

Drive adoption and change readiness in-region so deployed solutions become fully used and embedded — from ready-to-deploy to ready-to-use.

Uphold global technology, architecture, and security standards within the region, partnering with the CTO organisation on infrastructure, integration, and platforms.

Lead and develop the regional IT team and manage local contractors and vendor relationships in line with global sourcing frameworks.

The Perfect Blend:
What We’re Looking For

Substantial experience leading IT in a multi-country or regional context, ideally within retail, consumer goods, or a comparable multi-site business.

Proven track record as a business partner to senior commercial and operational leaders, with the credibility to influence at Managing Director and executive level.

Strong delivery and portfolio management background across enterprise applications (ERP, Retail / POS, Supply Chain) and cross-functional programmes.

Sound understanding of enterprise architecture, security, and infrastructure principles, and how to work effectively with a central CTO function.

Commercial and budget acumen, including accountability for a regional cost base across run and change.

Strong stakeholder management and influencing across cultures and seniority levels.

Relevant degree or equivalent experience; additional European languages an advantage

Why Join Our Table?

At Le Creuset, you will find your seat at our table, which is as colourful as our cookware and rich in history.Our table is grounded in our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation and Teamwork.

Every talent will add flavor. Every idea brings colour. And every day is a chance to create something that lasts. With the passion you bring, you become part of a timeless legacy, one that brings people together around food, stories, and meaningful shared moments.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.