IT Manager (Retail/Store Ops Experience Only)
JOB_53241294697113Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Banking And Finance TechnologyIndustry
Retail & Consumer GoodsPay
Up to 50k
IT Manager | Retail Ops Experience | Multi-Site Experience
Are you a confident multi-site retail IT Engineer looking for a step-up into a management role, or an existing hands-on IT Manager/Engineer looking for an excellent new opportunity?
Read on.....Your key responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and manage day-to-day tech issues: store internet, tills, phones, POS, data, and other platforms.
- Own incident response and request handling - ensure quick resolution or escalation.
- Monitor and improve IT service performance; create and share reports with local and regional teams.
- Manage vendor relationships - ensure they deliver what they promise.
- Run regular check-ins, track SLAs, and raise issues when needed.
- Lead or support tech rollouts and upgrades in stores/offices.
- Coordinate with country and regional teams for decision points.
- Be the tech face of the UK operations - communicate clearly and proactively.
- Build strong relationships with local leaders and teams.
- Working with the Global team, fully understand the JFC Global and Regional BTDT strategies to understand their application in the UK context.
- Translate strategic direction into actionable plans and initiatives aligned with UK operations.
- Identify and feed back opportunities to improve execution through innovation – focus on continuous improvement.
What you'll need to succeed
Excellent customer service; a desire to grow and develop your career, a confident and outgoing personality/ability to discuss IT with senior stakeholders is an absolute must.
The perfect candidate will come from a retail IT Operations background, preferably a major retailer.What you'll get in return
Competitive salary - up to 50k, hybrid working, benefits
What you need to do now
Apply for the role, and call Lorenz at Hays on 07863107173 ASAP (I take calls on the weekend - but only call if you fit the criteria please)If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Lorenz Pasch, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in London-City, 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside, Telephone 02034650121