Head of IT

Excellent Package DOE

BBF Limited

Full-time, Permanent

Any UK group location (Blackburn, Bradford or Hull)

We are currently recruiting a Head of IT to oversee the IT function across our group sites (UK & Poland).

Who are we looking for?

Are you a strong project manager? Do you know what 'good' looks like? If so, we may have just the role for you!

We are looking for an experienced Head of IT, who has experience managing the IT infrastructure of a multi-site, multi-system business, who can take us to 'good'!

You'll be responsible for overseeing all technology operations, including network security, operational upgrades and enhancements, as well as managing outsourced infrastructure (data centres).

Our customers are all major food retailers who utilise their own EDI platforms for product ordering, returns, technical data etc, therefore experience working with EDI platforms is hugely advantageous.

An understanding of SQL, Microsoft packages, IBM and Oracle are essential. It would also help if you have knowledge of finance and manufacturing systems, including System21, Tropos, Exchequer and Sage.

We are always looking to grow and expand as a business, which we've done significantly over the past 5 years, so experience being involved in acquisitions and subsequent infrastructure integrations, may come in handy!

The role of Head of IT at BBF

        Oversee all technology operations (e.g. network security, operational upgrades and enhancements) and evaluate them according to established goals

        Maintain and review IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by the Directors

        Analyse the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs

        Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment, software and services

        Manage installations, upgrades and configurations of hardware, software and services

        Provide budget and report on expenditure within the department

        Manage contracts with vendors (e.g., development platforms, telecommunication companies, third part support providers password managers) and software licenses

        Manage and coordinate the IT team to provide support and guidance (currently 2 personnel based in Blackburn, 2 in Hull & 1 in Szczecin, Poland)

        Assess system performance and recommend improvements

        Prepare Capex submissions for major IT investments

        Resolve issues escalated by IT team

        Review and approve IT supplier invoices

        Ensure data is handled, transferred or processed according to legal and company guidelines, including GDPR

Who are BBF Limited?

BBF Limited are one of the UK's leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable major retailers across the UK and European market.

Our team of experts develop and manufacture a wide range of high-quality ambient cake products across several different categories including celebration cake, mini rolls, mince pies, fruit pies and a wide range of chilled desserts including cheesecake, crumbles and sponge cakes. These include mince pies, celebration cakes, slab cakes, cupcakes and many more!

We are passionate about our products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

With recent investment and acquisitions taking us to nearly 1,400 direct employees, this is an exciting time to join BBF Limited! We are continually looking to grow, but we can only do that with exceptional talent across all levels and disciplines of the business. That is where you come into it!

On top of making some really tasty cakes and desserts, we do a lot of fun stuff too! Whether that be Christmas fun days, pancake-flipping competitions, Red Nose Day events or odd-sock days, you'll be coming to work smiling.

What do you get in return?

Financial

        Excellent package DOE

        Car Allowance

        Company-matched Pension

        4x Life Assurance/Death in Service Benefit

        Access to the company Benefits Hub

        Access to 'Company Shop' - a discounted re-distributor of surplus food and household products

Health & Wellbeing

        25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

        Private Family Healthcare

        Employee Assistance Programme

        Hybrid & flexible working

Personal & Professional Development

        Dedicated in-house Learning & Development/Training team

        Online training platform with access to 100+ training courses

A few other bits

        Free on-site parking

        Free refreshments

Recruitment Agencies

We operate a recruitment PSL when we require assistance, and we aren't adding to this at present. Any agency assistance will be instructed accordingly; therefore, any CVs sent to any BBF Limited employee will be treated as a gift and won't be liable for a fee. Please don't speculatively contact us in relation to this vacancy or any other vacancy.

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