Job Description

Head of Technology & Innovation

- London - Hybrid Role -

Salary circa 50k

If you may be looking to lead the delivery of Technology across a forward thinking Events Company - This could be a truly unique, and vibrant opportunity for you, with an Events and Outdoor Music Festival partner of ours -

Peppermint Bars

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We are seeking a dynamic and visionary

Head of Technology & Innovation

to lead the tech strategy across live events, venues, and internal operations. This is a pivotal role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, ensuring our technology infrastructure and innovation projects scale with their ambitious growth.

Technology & Innovation Projects

Lead the delivery of strategic technology initiatives including forecasting tools, real-time sales dashboards and AI-driven data analytics. Pro-actively drive forward new event technology such as frictionless bars and beer walls Build business cases and ROI models for new technology projects and present to the Board.

Event Technology & EPOS Oversight

Manage Peppermint's fleet of 1000+ EPOS terminals across events and venues. Oversee hardware lifecycle: procurement, deployment, maintenance, and upgrades. Liaise with EPOS and payment providers to ensure seamless transactions and uptime. Evaluate and implement emerging payment technologies.

What you'll need

Deep understanding of EPOS systems, payment technologies, and hardware deployment. Proven experience in IT leadership ideally within events, hospitality, or retail. Strong project management skills and experience managing complex project with multiple stakeholders Familiarity with data analytics platforms and AI applications. Experience managing outsourced IT providers and internal tech teams.

Salary: 50k p/a (negotiable) + benefits

Full Time Role, Hybrid, 3 days a week based at head office in London

Benefits

Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children) Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%) Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards Meals on duty Vodaphone discounts Pension scheme and Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back Competitive and supportive family benefits Day off for baby's first birthday Holiday purchase scheme On-going training & development and career pathways Professional subscriptions paid * Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products