- Company Name
- MHR
- Job Title
- Chief Information Officer
- Job Description
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At MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over 900 professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether it's for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive.
By focusing on the core needs of efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.
With over 40 years of experience behind us, MHR’s track record as a high-performance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication—all of which we pass on to our customers.
MHR is more than just a place to work; it’s a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork seamlessly removes obstacles, enhances your skills, and allow you to focus on what’s most important to you- work that matters.
With us, you’ll grow, find your flow, and make a lasting difference in your career, your team, and your impact.
Your career
As the Chief Information Officer, you will be at the forefront of shaping and driving our technology and information strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with executive leaders to align technological innovations with key business objectives. Your role will empower you to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, giving you the chance to significantly impact the company’s growth and scalability. Your strategic thinking will drive long-term success, and you’ll lead the company into a new era of digital transformation.
Your team
You will lead a talented team of technology professionals, including a number of direct reports and a broader group of around 40 individuals across various teams. In addition you’ll collaborate with our executive leadership, including the Group Chairman, Chairman, and CEO, to align IT initiatives with broader business and product strategies. Your leadership will be key in shaping the culture, building a high-performing team, and mentoring future technology leaders within MHR.
Your impact
As the CIO, your role is essential in ensuring that technology remains aligned with the business's goals, drives innovation, and enables efficiency across the company. This is a pivotal position that will shape the company’s technology landscape and future success. You’ll lead transformative initiatives such as developing and implementing a robust internal data platform, embedding AI across the business for data-driven decision-making, and spearheading the Salesforce modernisation effort. You’ll be responsible for creating a future-proof technology environment that enhances scalability, security, and competitiveness in the market.
Skills
Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop and execute a technology and data vision that aligns to the business goals.
In-depth knowledge of current and emerging technologies, including cloud computing, enterprise software, cybersecurity, data analytics, and software development.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with all stakeholders and explaining complex technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to address technology-related opportunities and challenges.
Proven experience in driving change and improvement in a dynamic fast-changing environment.
A forward-thinking, innovative mindset with a passion for leveraging technology and data security.
Experience managing people and/or career coaching, mentoring future technology leaders within the organisation.
Budget and finance management, with a mindset to deliver a return on all technology investments.
Benefits to support you personally and professionally
Alongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including:
Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs
24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave
Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond 25 days and bank holidays
Enhanced Family leave
My MHRewards offering discounts at over 900 retailers
Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards
Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000
Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs
On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily
Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage
We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.
Ruddington, United Kingdom
On site
18-03-2025
