Head of Technology, Equity & Platform Transformation

OnBuy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online marketplace in the UK is seeking a Head of Technology to drive strategic direction and transformation. This hands-on leadership position involves building a high-performing tech team, overseeing platform scalability, and enhancing performance metrics. Candidates must have proven leadership experience in mobile-first digital environments and strong architectural expertise. The role offers a salary between £120,000 and £140,000 and benefits including equity, generous leave, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Equity

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

1 extra day off for your Birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work benefit platform

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in high-scale, mobile-first digital environments.
• Strong architecture and systems design expertise.
• Track record of transforming teams and improving delivery performance.
• Calm under pressure and commercially sharp.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term tech strategy and architecture roadmap.
• Align technology decisions to GMV and customer experience.
• Reset structure and processes for speed and quality.
• Set performance expectations and improve output quality.
• Develop senior leaders and attract top talent.
• Manage budgets and vendor contracts.
• Lead security and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in high-scale environments

Architecture design expertise

Delivery performance improvement

Commercial awareness

Ability to simplify complexity

Job description

A leading online marketplace in the UK is seeking a Head of Technology to drive strategic direction and transformation. This hands-on leadership position involves building a high-performing tech team, overseeing platform scalability, and enhancing performance metrics. Candidates must have proven leadership experience in mobile-first digital environments and strong architectural expertise. The role offers a salary between £120,000 and £140,000 and benefits including equity, generous leave, and development opportunities.