Head of Collaboration & Communication Systems

Redefined; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Head of Systems Engineering for Collaboration & Communication. The role involves defining strategic roadmaps, leading engineering teams, and overseeing the delivery of modern collaboration technologies. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in global-scale environments and strong expertise in tools like Microsoft 365 and Teams. This position offers an annual bonus, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 45% of base salary

Car allowance of £7,320 per annum

Holiday starting at 25 days plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

26 weeks maternity leave at full pay

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of enterprise collaboration and communication technologies in a global-scale organisation.
• Proven ability to lead engineering strategy and delivery, with accountability for team leadership.
• Experience delivering in a complex, multinational environment, ideally retail.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team to define and deliver the strategy for collaboration technologies.
• Drive adoption of modern workplace tools that enhance productivity.
• Translate business and user needs into technical designs and platform investments.

Skills

Leadership of enterprise collaboration technologies

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Technology and vendor negotiation

Education

Experience in global-scale organization

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams

Exchange

SharePoint

Job description

A leading retail organization in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Head of Systems Engineering for Collaboration & Communication. The role involves defining strategic roadmaps, leading engineering teams, and overseeing the delivery of modern collaboration technologies. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in global-scale environments and strong expertise in tools like Microsoft 365 and Teams. This position offers an annual bonus, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.