<p>Robert Half has exclusively partnered with OUem to recruit for a newly created IT Operations Lead role based in Oxford. This is a permanent opportunity, ideal for candidates looking for better exposure to leading IT strategy and technology operations.</p><p>Senior hands-on IT Operations Lead responsible for operational stability, governance, and delivery of technology change across a multi-system environment.</p><p>This role combines IT operations leadership, policy & governance ownership, vendor management, data mapping, and end-to-end technical project delivery. Acts as a key interface between Technology, Compliance, and Operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>IT Operations</p><ul><li>Own day-to-day operational performance of infrastructure, SaaS, and core business systems</li><li>Define and manage service standards, KPIs, and support processes</li><li>Manage and hold third-party IT vendors accountable</li></ul><p>Policy, Governance & Controls</p><ul><li>Author, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures</li><li>Maintain audit readiness and documented IT controls</li><li>Align IT operations with compliance and risk requirements</li></ul><p>Project & Change Delivery</p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives (cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, system replacements, security tooling)</li><li>Ensure operational readiness: documentation, training, and support handover</li></ul><p>Data Mapping & Information Risk</p><ul><li>Own system/data maps, data locations, access models, and system dependencies</li><li>Improve visibility and reduce information and operational risk</li></ul><p>Risk, Incident & Resilience</p><ul><li>Oversee incident management, investigation, and remediation</li><li>Maintain DR/BCP documentation and testing schedules</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in IT Operations / Technical Operations / Infrastructure roles with leadership responsibility</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud (Azure preferred), networking, identity & access management, and SaaS environments</li><li>Proven experience writing and owning IT policies, standards, and operational processes</li><li>Experience delivering cross-system or infrastructure projects end-to-end</li><li>Strong documentation capability (data flows, system dependencies, controls)</li><li>Confident communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary plus discretionary award of up to 25%</li><li>Onsite in Central Oxford</li><li>Employer Pension contribution 10-16% of salary (employee contribution dependent)</li><li>Benefits allowance - tied to employee pension contribution</li><li>Life cover 4x salary</li><li>Private medical cover (Individual - end of probation)</li><li>Critical Illness cover 2x salary (end of probation)</li><li>Income protection cover up to 75% salary (end of probation)</li><li>Cash health plan (end of probation)</li><li>26 days holiday + bank holidays. The office is usually closed between Christmas and New Year. We do not require staff to take these days from their annual holiday allowance.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuMTEzMDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">This role leads the strategy, performance and ongoing development of a multi‑market B2B website ecosystem.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">You will act as the commercial owner of the website, ensuring excellent UX, strong conversion performance and continuous digital improvement. The role works closely with marketing, communications and technical teams to deliver a high‑performing, user‑centred web experience.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">This role is based in London and will require 4x days in the office. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">Senior Website Manager Key Responsibilities:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">* Own the website roadmap, including UX enhancements, CRO initiatives and performance improvements</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">* Lead SEO strategy and work closely with digital marketing and SEO specialists</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">* Oversee GEO strategy to maximise website visibility, credibility and search performance across European markets</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">* Partner with an in‑house developer to deliver technical enhancements and site improvements</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">* Use analytics and data insights to drive measurable growth and optimisation</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">* Ensure consistency, quality and alignment across multilingual website versions</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">Ideal Senior Website Manager Profile: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">* Proven experience managing complex B2B websites</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">* Strong knowledge of SEO, UX and digital performance best practices</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">* Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., Umbraco or similar)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">* Commercial mindset with strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional communication skills</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuMzY0NTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Regional IT Business Applications Manager - Real Estate Investments</strong></p><p><strong>Central London (Hybrid 2/3 days a week in the office)</strong></p><p><strong>£80,000 - £90,000 + Competitive Annual Bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p>A leading global real estate investment, development and operating company with c.$98.5bn assets under management is seeking a <strong>Regional IT Business Applications Manager</strong> to lead application portfolio oversight and IT service delivery across its UK Residential Property operations.</p><p>Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the organisation invests and operates globally across equity and debt markets, both public and private, and is committed to delivering strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that add long-term value to communities.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Regional IT Applications Manager will act as the senior technology partner to the UK Residential business, bridging technology and operational needs. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, ensuring application services are secure, reliable and aligned with global enterprise standards.</p><p>This position plays a critical role in aligning regional initiatives with global IT strategy, driving operational excellence, governance and compliance across the UK portfolio.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day regional application operations, ensuring service reliability and alignment with enterprise standards</li><li>Monitor system uptime, performance and SLA adherence</li><li>Lead regional incident response and escalation management, collaborating with global IT teams where required</li><li>Partner with business leaders, system owners and end users to gather requirements, conduct feasibility assessments and develop value-driven business cases</li><li>Implement global enterprise systems and technology standards across UK operations</li><li>Drive a culture of customer service, accountability and continuous improvement</li><li>Ensure corporate controls and compliance measures are implemented across all UK sites</li><li>Work closely with Information Security teams to assess risks and implement mitigation strategies</li><li>Lead or support regional technology rollouts, upgrades and process improvements</li><li>Manage relationships with vendors, service providers and contractors, ensuring performance and contractual compliance</li><li>Contribute to IT budgeting, forecasting and cost optimisation initiatives</li><li>Report application metrics, risks and opportunities to senior leadership</li><li>Act as the on-site IT Business Partner to the UK Leadership Team</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Experience & Education</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 8 years' progressive IT experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or regional management capacity</li><li>Proven track record in application service delivery, portfolio management and team leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Expertise</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge/ background in enterprise applications, cloud technologies and integrations for example Microsoft 365, ERP platforms, CRM, Salesforce</li><li>Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management frameworks</li><li>Experience leading technology projects and managing third-party vendors</li></ul><p><strong>Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills</li><li>Commercially aware and solutions-oriented</li><li>Proactive, with the ability to identify risks and deliver scalable outcomes</li><li>Comfortable operating in a matrixed, global environment</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi4yNTQxMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><h1><strong>Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Manager</strong></h1><p><strong>West London | Hybrid | Premium/Luxury D2C Brand</strong></p><h3><strong>The Role</strong></h3><p>A high‑growth premium brand is looking for an Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Manager to take ownership of their digital ecosystem - Shopify, CRM, agency management, trading, and growth. Perfect for someone hands‑on, commercially sharp and passionate about luxury.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><p>* Own day‑to‑day performance of the Shopify site - UX, updates, merchandising, product launches, optimisation.<br /> * Run regular site audits and drive continuous improvements across conversion, speed and customer journey.<br /> * Lead all CRM and email activity via Klaviyo - flows, segmentation, testing, retention.<br /> * Develop loyalty/VIP programmes and enhance the customer lifecycle end‑to‑end.<br /> * Manage and challenge external agencies across paid social, PPC and growth activity.<br /> * Track digital performance, report on trading metrics and identify growth opportunities.<br /> * Lead the digital marketing calendar - campaigns, product drops, seasonal moments.<br /> * Collaborate closely with brand/creative teams to ensure a premium digital identity.<br /> * Use data to optimise categories, SKUs, landing pages and storytelling.<br /> * Bring fresh ideas, forward thinking and a proactive mindset to a fast‑moving, scaling environment.</p><h2><strong>What You'll Need</strong></h2><p>* 3-5+ years in ecommerce/digital roles, ideally within premium, luxury or design‑led consumer brands.<br /> * Strong Shopify experience (Shopify Plus a bonus).<br /> * Hands‑on Klaviyo experience across campaigns and automated flows.<br /> * Confident managing agencies across paid channels.<br /> * Strong analytical skills and a trading mindset.<br /> * Experience in small, agile teams - comfortable being both strategic and hands‑on.<br /> * A genuine interest in premium/luxury products and understanding of high‑end customer expectations.<br /> * Creative eye, commercial instincts and a self‑starter attitude.</p><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFyZWwuVGhvbXBzb24uNDgzNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit an Interim CTO on a 6-12 month contract basis.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p data-end="135" style="display: inline !important;" data-start="97"><strong data-end="133" data-start="97">Technology, Data & IT Operations</strong></p><ul><li>The Interim CTO will be accountable for the performance, security and reliability of all technology, data and IT services.</li><li>Owns operational risk, resilience, incident management and disaster recovery, ensuring robust and continuously improving controls.</li><li>Oversees infrastructure, cloud and third-party services to ensure resilience, recoverability and cost efficiency.</li><li>Acts as senior lead during major technology incidents.</li></ul><p data-end="592" data-start="552"><strong data-end="590" data-start="552">Technology Strategy & Architecture</strong></p><ul><li>Translates business strategy into a clear, prioritised technology roadmap with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Owns execution of technology change, ensuring delivery is controlled and aligned to capacity and risk.</li><li>Guides architecture and platform decisions, balancing innovation with operational stability.</li></ul><p data-end="918" data-start="902"><strong data-start="902" data-end="916">Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>The Interim CTO leads Development, Data and IT Operations as a single, aligned function.</li><li>Builds capability, sets clear accountability and develops future leaders.</li><li>Ensures strong collaboration across key business areas.</li></ul><p data-end="1166" data-start="1135"><strong data-end="1164" data-start="1135">Delivery & Prioritisation</strong></p><ul><li>Partners with senior leadership to balance resilience, capacity and strategic delivery.</li><li>Supports clear prioritisation, trade-offs and transparent reporting of progress and risks.</li></ul><p data-end="1389" data-start="1355"><strong data-start="1355" data-end="1387">Operational Resilience (BAU)</strong></p><ul><li>Ensures stable, reliable "business-as-usual" services with strong governance and monitoring.</li><li>Balances change and operational demand while reducing technical debt and improving standards.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The Interim CTO will have technical Mastery - sufficient knowledge and experience in the key areas of technology, data and IT operations to credibly lead the team and the firm forward.</li><li>Leadership & Collaboration - leads through influence, clarity and trust; works effectively across senior peers.</li><li>Delivery & Execution - gets things done in complex environments; balances pace with quality and resilience.</li><li>Communication & Stakeholder Management - explains, listens, aligns and builds shared understanding.</li><li>Operational & Risk Awareness - understands the realities of regulated operations and operational resilience.</li><li>Adaptability & Continuous Improvement - responds constructively to change; encourages learning and evolution.</li><li>Client & Service Orientation - keeps client outcomes and adviser experience at the heart of technology decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation </li><li>global organisation with offices in London </li><li>On-site required </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjc0MDM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
