Head of IT Europe
Location: Andover, Hampshire, UK
Employment Type: Hybrid, 4 days per week onsite
Ingredients: Key Responsibilities
- Act as the trusted IT business partner to European business leadership and Managing Directors, translating regional strategy into a prioritised technology demand pipeline.
- Own the European technology roadmap and budget, ensuring investment aligns to business value, enterprise standards, and global priorities.
- Serve as the regional point of escalation and prioritisation across competing demands and programmes.
- Lead regional project and portfolio delivery, coordinating the global solution verticals into the European business and feeding the federated PMO and Global Portfolio Director.
- Drive adoption and change readiness in-region so deployed solutions become fully used and embedded — from ready-to-deploy to ready-to-use.
- Uphold global technology, architecture, and security standards within the region, partnering with the CTO organisation on infrastructure, integration, and platforms.
- Lead and develop the regional IT team and manage local contractors and vendor relationships in line with global sourcing frameworks.
The Perfect Blend: What We’re Looking For
- Substantial experience leading IT in a multi-country or regional context, ideally within retail, consumer goods, or a comparable multi-site business.
- Proven track record as a business partner to senior commercial and operational leaders, with the credibility to influence at Managing Director and executive level.
- Strong delivery and portfolio management background across enterprise applications (ERP, Retail / POS, Supply Chain) and cross-functional programmes.
- Sound understanding of enterprise architecture, security, and infrastructure principles, and how to work effectively with a central CTO function.
- Commercial and budget acumen, including accountability for a regional cost base across run and change.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing across cultures and seniority levels.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience; additional European languages an advantage
Why Join Our Table?
At Le Creuset, you will find your seat at our table, which is as colourful as our cookware and rich in history. Our table is grounded in our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation and Teamwork.
Every talent will add flavor. Every idea brings colour. And every day is a chance to create something that lasts. With the passion you bring, you become part of a timeless legacy, one that brings people together around food, stories, and meaningful shared moments.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
