Wickes are a digitally led, service enabled organisation with a vision to have a project in every home. We are more than the nation’s favourite DIY store, we are a growing multichannel organisation, with a strong culture of authenticity and innovation.
2021 has been a phenomenal year with strong business performance, and our move to become a standalone plc business. It has never been a more exciting time to join Wickes, still on our journey of transformation - strategically focused on continuing to increase revenues, market share and growth; 65% of our sales are through our digital channels and our business strategy is underpinned by and critically interwoven with the technology strategy.
Technology will be critical to drive the success of the business more than any other time in our history.
With that in mind, we are building our technology leadership team, who alongside our CITO, will define and develop the technology strategy, focused on developing and improving the technology, with innovative and creative solutions always focused on the customer.
As part of this transformation we are looking for a Head of Information and Cyber Security to lead the implementation and running of the enterprise information security program. This will involve identifying, evaluating and reporting on legal and regulatory, IT, and cybersecurity risk to information assets, while supporting and advancing business objectives.
We are looking for an experienced leader to build and develop the function, with a proven track record of business management and a working knowledge of cybersecurity technologies covering the corporate network as well as the broader digital ecosystem.
As well as being an expert in this field, the ideal candidate will be a thought leader and someone who can work collaboratively across technology and the business, integrating people, process and technology.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
