Head Of Zoho CRM (Development)

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Northampton is seeking a Head of Zoho CRM to lead the company's digital transformation efforts. This role combines strategic vision with practical delivery, overseeing a small team and managing the Zoho CRM ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of direct experience in Zoho CRM development, strong problem-solving skills, and a background in team mentorship. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme

Career progression

High-growth environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on Zoho CRM and Creator development experience.
• Skilled in Deluge scripting and API connections.
• Previous leadership or team mentoring experience in tech or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the company's Zoho ecosystem.
• Design and implement automation and integrations.
• Mentor and develop the CRM team.

Skills

Zoho CRM development

Deluge scripting

API integration

Team mentoring

Problem-solving

Job description

HEAD OF ZOHO CRM (Development)

Location: Northampton | Hybrid (3-4 days office)

Salary: £70 000 - £80 000 + Bonus + Benefits

About the Company - High Growth and Innovation

A rapidly expanding, technology-driven financial-services organisation modernising every aspect of its operations through automation, analytics and customer experience. The company is scaling fast, investing heavily in digital infrastructure and process optimisation using the Zoho ecosystem to connect sales, marketing, operations and finance.

The Role - Strategic and Hands-On Leadership

This position combines strategic vision with practical delivery. Approximately 50 % strategic and 50 % development, you'll define and execute the CRM roadmap while personally leading core technical projects. You'll manage a small Zoho team (Solutions Architect, Developer and Support Associate) and work closely with the Full Stack and Data Engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions that support new digital products and customer-facing web platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the company's Zoho ecosystem (CRM, Creator, Analytics, Flow, Desk, Campaigns).
• Design and implement automation, integrations and data models that link business systems end-to-end.
• Develop advanced Deluge scripting and API connections to streamline processes and improve data flow.
• Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance to translate requirements into CRM enhancements.
• Mentor and develop the CRM team, establish best practice for delivery, testing and change control.
• Drive roadmap execution to support launch of new digital products and customer self-service platforms.

Candidate Profile

• 5 + years hands-on Zoho CRM and Creator development experience. Ideally Zoho Creator Certified.
• Skilled in Deluge scripting, API integration and system architecture.
• Previous leadership or team mentoring experience within a tech or financial-services environment.
• Comfortable balancing technical delivery with stakeholder management and strategic planning.
• Strong problem-solver who translates business needs into scalable technology solutions.

Why Join

• Platform ownership in a high-growth, digitally transforming business.
• Opportunity to build and lead a mature CRM function with visible impact on company growth.
• Hybrid model (4 days office) in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.
• Competitive bonus scheme and career progression as the technology division expands.

Visa Transfer Policy: Visa transfer considered for experienced Zoho CRM Development candidates already based and currently working in the UK on Zoho CRM development.

Reference number: (phone number removed)