Head of Digital Platforms at SF Technology Partners, West Midlands, £600-£700 per day

Head of Digital Platforms with a background in B2B e-commerce is sought by a high growth industrial retailer based in the Midlands on a contract basis.

With an aggressive M&A strategy in full swing this business have acquired a 5m TO e-commerce brand and are looking for a commercially minded Head of Digital Platforms to become the senior technology leader responsible for the acquired digital business.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of an established e-commerce platform, evaluate its technical landscape, lead a growing team, and help shape the future digital strategy of the wider group.

This is not a traditional software engineering leadership role. Instead, we're seeking someone who understands how successful online businesses are built, scaled and optimised—from customer experience and platform architecture through to integrations, reporting, operational efficiency and team leadership.

This Head of Digital Platforms should have most of the following key skills:

• A strong technical background with e-commerce development
• experience building, launching or scaling e-commerce platforms
• Strong understanding of digital architecture, integrations and platform ecosystems
• Experience managing digital, technology or product teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and reporting capability with experience creating meaningful business insight
• Experience working with platforms such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce or similar
• Knowledge of CRM, ERP, payment, fulfilment and marketplace integrations
• Commercial acumen and the ability to balance technical and business priorities
• Experience within a growing SME, scale-up or multi-site business would be highly advantageous

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape the digital future of a growing group
• High-profile role with significant autonomy and influence
• Exposure to acquisition integration and strategic transformation projects
• Work directly with senior leadership and key decision makers
• Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact on business growth

This role is paying between £600-700pd outside of IR35 and is offered on a rolling 6-month contract with the high possibility of the contract being extended or made into a permanent position.

If you're passionate about digital platforms, e-commerce and leading teams to deliver meaningful commercial outcomes please apply now.

Head of Digital Platforms

Midlands

£600- £700 pd