Lead UX Developer/Head of IT - Ikhoi Recruitment : Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced UX Lead eager to step into the commercial side of the business and progress towards a Head of IT role. Our client, a dynamic finance company specializing in retail point-of-sale credit for the healthcare sector, is seeking a driven individual to lead design and development while managing the team’s priorities and projects.

This role is hybrid with excellent benefits too.

Key Responsibilities:

• UX & Development Leadership: Lead the design and development process, guiding your team in delivering innovative, user-centered solutions.
• Team Management: Manage and prioritize the team’s tasks to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the sales, commercial, and operations teams, as well as external stakeholders, to align UX initiatives with business objectives.
• Requirements Gathering: Collect and interpret stakeholder needs, product requirements, and user journeys, transforming them into actionable design and development plans.
• Project Ownership: Oversee projects from wireframing and prototyping to development and launch, ensuring a seamless Software Development Lifecycle.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of delivering successful UX projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and drive project improvements on existing systems.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe XD for creating wireframes and user flows.

Why Join?

This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while making a real impact on both the technical and commercial sides of the business. With clear progression pathways, it’s perfect for someone looking to advance into a Head of IT position, combining hands-on development with strategic leadership.