Head of Technology

Mint Velvet; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Velvet, an innovative fashion brand, is seeking a Head of Technology to shape their technology roadmap. The role involves leading engineering teams, managing security operations, and ensuring project delivery aligns with business objectives. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in technology leadership and cloud-based infrastructures.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company-funded private health insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

50% staff discount

Interest-free season ticket loan

Summer hours - 3pm finishes every Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior technology leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience in frontend and backend development.
• Experience with Shopify and cloud infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technology team and drive strategy.
• Manage security operations and incident response.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Technologies

Security Management

Software Engineering

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

High Wycombe, office-based 2-3 days per week

Mint Velvet began when founders Liz Houghton and Lisa Agar-Rea set out to create an unfailingly chic collection of contemporary, great quality staples and elevated fits that they felt were missing from their wardrobes. Feeling frustrated that they couldnt find anything they wanted to wear, or the great customer service they craved, they started fusing relaxed comfort with glamorous yet wearable fashion trends. Relaxed Glamour was born.

As collaborative creatives, we take untold pride in our work, designing with heart and soul. We want to be a force for good and are committed to becoming a more circular and responsible business, from the fabrics we choose to our considered processes. We are an agile and growing business, and we work hard to create an environment which allows for growth and progression, balanced with the support and flexibility needed to meet the challenge of a high-performance culture.

Our leadership teams and founders sit amongst the teams and encourage a culture of balance and passion. MV is a very special place, and our values are anchored by three main pillars: people, planet, and community.

As Head of Technology , you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Mint Velvets technology roadmap. Youll be responsible for the success of the frontend and backend platforms, collaborating closely with internal and external partners. You will lead and inspire the Engineering, QA, Architecture and Operations teams to ensure theyre delivering best-in-class support and solutions for the business. To be successful in this role you will excel in and enjoy both line management and being hands-on in technical delivery. You'll be actively involved in designing, implementing, assuring, and running the products and services, as well as creating, maintaining, and driving best practices in software and quality assurance engineering.

Our Values

With Soul. Courage & Resilience. Passion & Drive Entrepreneurial Spirit Collaborative.

The Role

• Lead the Tech team and drive our technology strategy forwards
• Work closely with the Delivery function to achieve the technology roadmap and ensure that systems and processes are optimized for growth and efficiency
• Develop and execute our information security strategy, governance framework and reporting structure
• Manage security operations and lead incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management efforts
• Define and maintain information security policies, standards, and processes, ensuring alignment with data privacy and other related policies; own and maintain the incident response and disaster recovery plans
• Lead and influence business partners to align technology initiatives with business goals and drive innovation across MV
• Ensure that the development workflow and project delivery process are followed to ensure new digital solutions are delivered on time, on budget and to scope
• Conduct regular technical audits of our digital infrastructure and keep up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain the company at the forefront of innovation
• Maintain the scalability and reliability of our technology infrastructure and monitor budget while delivering our roadmap in alignment with business partners
• Lead and manage 3rd Party outsourced Development and Technology partners, working closely with our external engineering teams
• Inspire a high performance, collaborative, and can-do project team culture where teamwork and adaptability thrive
• Continually drive your own performance forwards, being proactive in your professional and technical development
  
  

What You'll Have

• Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role
• Prior experience with re-platforming, navigating warehouse moves, new operating systems / implementations and supporting international growth
• Demonstrated success working with cloud-based infrastructures to support websites or applications, and hands-on experience in frontend development, backend development, infrastructure, and e-commerce platforms
• Significant experience implementing and architecting solutions in Shopify
• Extensive experience with different delivery methodologies including Disciplined Agile, Scrum and Waterfall
• Highly commercial mindset, strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and highly focused, you are able to manage multiple priorities and ensure focuses are clear in a fast-moving context
• A collaborative approach adept at working with teams across the organization to socialise strategic initiatives and implement projects - focusing on strong relationship-management and excellent communication
• The ability to simplify complex technical concepts for a non-technical audience and clearly explain business goals to a technical team
  
  

You'll Be Rewarded With

• Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast paced and growing business
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a day off on your birthday
• Company-funded private health insurance and access to Smart Health
• Life assurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 50% staff discount
• Interest-free Season ticket loan
• Summer hours - 3pm finishes every Friday throughout June, July & August
• Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role
• A welcoming and inspiring work-environment - take advantage of Yoga classes, social activities, an early finish on pay day and more

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