About the Role

As the Head of IT at Biffa, you will be responsible for leading and managing the company's IT department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality IT services and solutions that meet the needs and expectations of the business and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's IT strategy, policies, and standards, ensuring alignment with business objectives and goals.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the IT department, ensuring the effective and efficient use of IT resources and capabilities.
• Lead and manage the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the IT department adheres to IT policies, procedures, and best practices, implementing appropriate risk management and governance frameworks.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on IT matters and issues, resolving any IT-related problems and incidents.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends, assessing their potential impact and value for the organization.
• Manage the company's IT budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and optimization.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 10 years of IT experience, with 5 in a senior IT management role.
• Broad IT knowledge, including cloud and SaaS services, MS Stack (Azure, 365), PCI compliance, and GDPR standards.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop the IT team.
• Strong knowledge and expertise in IT domains relevant to the retail sector, such as e-commerce, data analytics, cloud, security, and customer relationship management.

About Biffa

Biffa is a leading waste management company that is changing the way people think about waste. We believe in working with waste to create sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it, and keeping it off the streets. Our 11,000+ people around the country trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We champion diversity and equality, creating a creative and effective working environment that values different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds.