Technical Director - Edinburgh - VPZ

    VPZ
    VPZ Edinburgh

    3 days ago

    Description

    VPZ is the UK's leading vape retailer, operating 190+ stores nationwide alongside a rapidly growing ecommerce platform. As the business continues to scale, we are seeking an experienced Technical Director to define, lead, and embed a clear technology strategy that supports VPZ's long term commercial and operational goals.

    This is a senior leadership role with board level influence , responsible for setting the overall technology direction of the business and ensuring technology is a key enabler of growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

    The RoleAs Technical Director, you will own VPZ's technology vision, strategy, and roadmap , working closely with the CEO, Executive Team, and Board to align technology investment with business priorities.

    You will provide strategic leadership across:

    Retail systems and in store technology

    Ecommerce platforms and digital customer experience

    Data, reporting, and analytics

    Infrastructure, security, and technology governance

    Delivery will be achieved through strong leadership of internal teams within IT, Data and Ecommerce alongside effective management of external suppliers and technology partners.

    Key Responsibilities

    Define and own VPZ's enterprise wide technology strategy , ensuring it supports current operations and future growth

    Translate business strategy into a clear, prioritised technology roadmap

    Provide strategic oversight of retail, ecommerce, data, and core systems

    Collaborate with fellow Directors to ensure technology underpins commercial, operational, and customer objectives

    Lead technology investment planning, vendor strategy, and major system decisions

    Establish appropriate governance, security, resilience, and scalability

    Ensure technology delivers measurable business value and competitive advantage

    Represent technology at Executive and Board level, clearly communicating risks, opportunities, and progress

    What We're Looking For

    Proven senior technology leadership experience within retail, ecommerce, or multi site environments

    Demonstrable experience defining and delivering technology strategy at Director or equivalent level

    Strong commercial mindset with the ability to align technology to business outcomes

    Experience leading through others (Heads / Managers), rather than solely hands on delivery

    Confidence operating in fast growth, entrepreneurial organisations

    Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with CEOs, Boards, and non technical leaders

    Please ensure you apply with an up-to-date CV.

    Applicants must be 18 years old or above, any subsequent job offer is subject to pre-employment screening and right to work checks.

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