At Joseph Joseph we love solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the worlds leading houseware brands with a global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide as well as our rapidly growing ecommerce channel.

• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team you will contribute to the shaping and delivery of the Joseph Joseph strategic plan.
• Technology Leadership & Strategy:
• Define and deliver the IT strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans.
• Ensure the SAP S/4HANA platform is optimized and continuously aligned with operational and strategic needs.
• Lead the technology roadmap to ensure infrastructure, applications, and systems are scalable, secure, and future-proof.
• Data & Analytics Development:
• Build and execute a roadmap to evolve the organizations analytics capabilities.
• Drive a data-first culture by enhancing data quality, accessibility, and governance across business units.
• Lead the selection and implementation of modern analytics tools to deliver actionable business intelligence.
• AI & Innovation Enablement:
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and machine learning to improve operational efficiency, customer engagement, and decision-making.
• Cybersecurity Leadership:
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust cybersecurity strategy aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure enterprise-wide protection of data, systems, and infrastructure through proactive risk assessment, threat monitoring, and incident response planning.
• Lead the adoption of security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls) and ensure regular audits and compliance reviews are conducted.
• Champion a culture of security awareness across the organization by delivering training and setting policies that promote secure behaviours.
• Oversee the management of access controls, encryption standards, identity management, and vulnerability management programs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and legal teams to ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) across all jurisdictions.
• Operational Excellence & Cost Management:
• Oversee the delivery of IT services across all international sites, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Establish and manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and service agreements to ensure JJ gets excellent value from its partners and operates efficiently
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
• Lead and mentor a diverse IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to support deliver of strategic priorities via technology.
• Communicate technology plans and progress clearly across all levels of the organization.

What we need from you:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in international environments.
• Previous experience at a senior level handling integration and transformation activity and working as part of a business senior leadership team (working with functional Chief Officers)
• Proven experience managing SAP S/4HANA in a production setting.
• Strong track record in delivering analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud).
• Solid understanding of AI technologies, data platforms, and emerging tech trends.
• Demonstrated ability to lead digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing global teams and third-party vendors

What you will get from us:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance
• Company performance related bonus
• A pension contribution
• An exclusive staff discount
• 24/7 healthcare appointment support
• Hybrid working 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
• External private employee wellbeing support
• Access to Perkbox
• Volunteer days
• Team Recognition scheme
• Training and Development
• Holiday carry-over scheme
• Season-ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Parental Leave support
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service