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Head of IT - FMCG

WR Engineering
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 8 hours
Location

Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1PR, England

Salary

£70,000 - £90,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for a Head of IT at a multi-site international FMCG business undergoing digital transformation.
  • Candidates should have several years of senior-level experience leading an IT function with over 200 users across multiple sites.
  • A background in the FMCG sector and location within an hour of the office is essential, with limited remote work options.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £90,000 along with benefits such as a company laptop, pension, private healthcare, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Main responsibilities include system architecture, project management, and leading a small team focused on software projects.

Head of IT - FMCG

We are currently searching for a hands-on Head of IT to join this multi-site international FMCG business. You will be joining during a business-wide digital transformation. The main focus aside of this is continued development of the IT architecture with a bias on software. Leading a small knowledgeable team not only will you be the architect but also required to be part of the work group.

An FMCG sector background and located within an hour is essential. Working from home is not regularly possible in this role.

Main Duties

  • System architect and leader of the workgroup
  • Lead team of 3
  • Software focused projects
  • Full Project Management; scope, planning, sourcing, testing, scheduling, and implementation
  • Financial reporting, negotiating contracts & budgetary control

Requirements:

  • A background working in an FMCG company is preferred
  • Several years experience at a senior level leading an IT function with users of 200+ across multiple sites
  • Likely to currently be Head of IT, IT Manager or similar
  • Strategic management experience and able to operate at senior management team level within a corporate enterprise
  • Demonstrable experience of instigating, managing and delivering projects
  • Excellent working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, SQL, Exchange, Terminal Server/Citrix, Nav

Package:

  • Salary to 90K
  • Company laptop and mobile
  • Pension
  • Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
  • 25 days holiday + BH

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide.

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