Technology Business Partner

Job Introduction

• Technology Business Partner
• Permanent - 40 hours per week
• Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
• £48,000 - £52,000 per annum, depending on experience

We have a newly created opportunity to join Beaverbrooks as a Technology Business Partner. This is an exciting and critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. 

Collaborating closely with various store and office departments, you will understand their goals, challenges, and requirements, and work with the IT team to develop and implement technology strategies that support these objectives. This role is pivotal in ensuring that technology initiatives align with business priorities, drive innovation, and enhance overall business performance.

This is an office-based role, with the occasional opportunity to work from home.

Main Responsibilities

There are five key areas of this role, which are:

Strategic Alignment:

• Serve as the bridge between stores, office departments and IT, aligning technology with business goals.
• Understand business operations, objectives, and challenges deeply.
• Engage in strategic planning to prioritise technology needs.

Technology Solutions Development:

• Gather and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with IT to design and implement scalable, sustainable technology solutions.

Project Management:

• Manage technology projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for successful implementation.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve issues.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with business leaders, IT, and vendors.
• Communicate project status and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.

About Beaverbrooks

Established in 1919, we have 88 locations across the UK. This includes 63 Beaverbrooks stores & 22 dedicated brand boutiques, including TAG Heuer, OMEGA, Breitling & Tudor. We also have 3 Loupe boutiques, with Rolex showrooms.

We’re a family business. And you can tell that when you get here. It feels like family. From the very smallest details to the big important things. 

Our core purpose is to enrich lives. We aim to make a positive difference to the world we live in. This includes our colleagues, customers, suppliers & the wider community.

As a company – we’re true to our word. When we say we’re going to do something, we go all out to do it. And every individual is truly valued.

The awards we’ve been given as an employer speak volumes about what it’s like to work here, some of which are:

• UK's 3rd Best Large Company to Work For – Best Companies 2023 – based on employee feedback (We’ve been in the top 10 for the last 5 years)
• Retail's Best Company to Work For - Best Companies 2023
• 'Employer of the Year 2024’ - The UK Jewellery Awards

Amazing benefits for amazing people

They say you get out what you put in. And, at Beaverbrooks, our people put in so much.

In return, just some of the benefits we offer include:

• 33 days holidays (inc bank hols)
• BUPA Private healthcare
• Contributory Pension & Life Assurance
• Outstanding colleague discounts, which extend to your family & friends
• Wellbeing scheme
• Employee & family support & counselling in partnership with the Retail Trust
• A variety of different schemes to help you support charities close to your heart
• Office profit share bonus 

The Ideal Candidate  

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proven experience as a Technology Business Partner, IT Business Analyst, IT Project Manager or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering technology projects.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions.

DESIRABLE SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related qualification.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies relevant to the retail industry is a plus.

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