Web Technology Manager

🚀 We’re Hiring: Web Technology Manager

📍 Location: Onsite at Manchester HQ

🕒 Full-time OFFICE BASED | Competitive Salary + Perks

The Company

Join one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK and be part of something extraordinary. We aim to offer own-brand on-trend products for home and life, for a price that suits all budgets. OHS sell everything from the latest bedding styles, soft towels, throws, curtains, rugs, furniture and much more. OHS constantly develops and innovates its product range and growing its customer base. If you’re a proactive, dynamic person who wants to learn in a high-performing environment, we are the company for you.

The Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Web Technology Manager to join our dynamic E-Commerce team. The role will entail being the advocate of best practice and a Super Administrator of our Magento 2 platform. You will identify, set, prioritise and evaluate actionable insights/stakeholder requirements to ensure successful delivery of features and functionality into our Magento 2 platform. Reporting to the Head of E-Commerce and Digital, you will also be responsible for enhancing website performance and managing security, as well as managing our outsourced web development team.

🛍️ What You’ll Be Doing:

Website Performance and Maintenance:

• Internally responsible for Magento 2 including but not limited to SLA and uptime, security and performance updates.

Website Development and Optimisation:

• Conduct thorough analysis of website traffic, user behaviour, and conversion data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Compile requirements for functionality from analysis and stakeholder interaction to optimise and enhance user experience, as well as increase commercial value.

Backlog Management:

• Own the backlog, working with internal stakeholders to brief and prioritise requirements into the off-site development team, including reviewing and QA testing the off-site teams’ development output pre- and post-live rollout.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Marketing, E-Commerce, Design, Buying, Merchandising and Development teams to ensure alignment on development goals and initiatives.

Stay Updated on Industry Trends:

• Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

💡 What You’ll Bring:

• Requirements-building and backlog management for a development team is essential
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related degree required
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Previous experience of working in online retail in a web development or Product Owner role is essential
• Hands-on technical experience of Magento 2 essential

We are looking for someone who can:

• Work independently as well as cross-functionally with departmental stakeholders.
• Technical, data-led and curious, constantly looking for opportunities to improve customer experience and website performance.

Why Join Us?

• Fast-moving collaborative company culture
• Regular company social events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Flexible working times

👀 Sound Like You?

At OHS, you won’t just join a team — you’ll be part of a fast-moving retail success story. If you’re ambitious, collaborative, and excited by scale, apply today and help shape the future of home shopping in the UK.

📩 Apply now!

Note for Recruiters:

We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. Any CV's submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered our property, and we will not be liable for any fees should we choose to engage the candidate.

We operate a preferred supplier list (PSL) and will only accept submissions from agencies on that list who have been instructed to work on the role.