Head of Digital Platforms

Job Description

Head of Digital Platforms with a background in B2B e-commerce is sought by a high growth industrial retailer based in the Midlands on a contract basis. With an aggressive M&A strategy in full swing this business have acquired a 5m TO e-commerce brand and are looking for a commercially minded Head of Digital Platforms to become the senior technology leader responsible for the acquired digital business. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of an established e-commerce platform, evaluate its technical landscape, lead a growing team, and help shape the future digital strategy of the wider group. This is not a traditional software engineering leadership role. Instead, we're seeking someone who understands how successful online businesses are built, scaled and optimised-from customer experience and platform architecture through to integrations, reporting, operational efficiency and team leadership. This Head of Digital Platforms should have most of the following key skills: - A strong technical background with e-commerce development - experience building, launching or scaling e-commerce platforms - Strong understanding of digital architecture, integrations and platform ecosystems - Experience managing digital, technology or product teams - Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills - Strong analytical and reporting capability with experience creating meaningful business insight - Experience working with platforms such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce or similar - Knowledge of CRM, ERP, payment, fulfilment and marketplace integrations - Commercial acumen and the ability to balance technical and business priorities - Experience within a growing SME, scale-up or multi-site business would be highly advantageous Why Join? - Opportunity to shape the digital future of a growing group - High-profile role with significant autonomy and influence - Exposure to acquisition integration and strategic transformation projects - Work directly with senior leadership and key decision makers - Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact on business growth This role is paying between £600-700pd outside of IR35 and is offered on a rolling 6-month contract with the high possibility of the contract being extended or made into a permanent position. If you're passionate about digital platforms, e-commerce and leading teams to deliver meaningful commercial outcomes please apply now. Head of Digital Platforms Midlands £600- £700 pd