Technical Director

VPZ is the UK’s leading vape retailer, operating 200 stores nationwide alongside a rapidly growing ecommerce platform. As the business continues to scale, we are seeking an experienced, hands on Technical Director who loves owning projects from conception to completion.

Leading from the front, you will define, lead, and embed a clear technology strategy that supports VPZ’s long term commercial and operational goals.

This is a senior leadership role with board level influence, responsible for setting the overall technology direction of the business, rolling up your sleeves when needed, and ensuring technology is a key enabler of growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

As Technical Director, you will personally champion and own VPZ’s technology vision, strategy, and roadmap, working closely with the Executive Team, and Board to align technology investment with business priorities.

You will provide strategic leadership and guidance across:

Retail systems and in store technology

Ecommerce platforms and digital customer experience

Data, reporting, and analytics

Infrastructure, security, and technology governance

Delivery will be achieved through strong leadership of internal teams within IT, Data and Ecommerce alongside effective management of external suppliers and technology partners, driving execution through active project ownership and visible leadership .

Proven senior technology leadership experience within retail, ecommerce, or multi site environments

Demonstrable experience defining and delivering technology strategy at Director or equivalent level

Strong commercial mindset with the ability to align technology to business outcomes

A balanced leader who combines high-level strategic vision with a willingness to get hands-on, take direct ownership of core projects, and lead brilliantly from the front

Confidence operating in fast growth, entrepreneurial organisations

Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with CEOs, Boards, and non technical leaders

Competitive senior leadership package, dependent on experience and capability.

Applicants must be 18 years old or above, any subsequent job offer is subject to pre-employment screening and right to work checks.