THE COMPANY
Our Client specialises
in creating, managing and distributing content across diverse platforms while
providing comprehensive solutions to measure and maximise media reach.
THE ROLE
As the voice of technology
for the business, you will lead the strategic planning, development and
implementation of the agency’s technology strategy, ensuring that it aligns
with the overall business strategy.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop,
execute and maintain the technology strategy and road map to translate
business needs into technical solutions
- Evaluate
existing workflows and platforms with a view to optimising them with
latest methodologies and automation technologies to deliver competitive
advantage
- Lead
and manage the technology team and create a culture of collaboration
between all departments
- Build
and oversee the technology budget, effectively manage all tenders, SLAs
and service provider relationships to ensure cost-effective solutions
- Ensure
that all technology practices are compliant with relevant legal
regulations and security accreditations
- Develop
a robust data architecture to enhance organisational intelligence and
enable advanced analytics, actionable insights and real-time reporting.
THE PERSON
With senior leadership experience gained in a media, entertainment, or
digital production/post production environment, you will have a proven ability
to set and deliver a long‑term technology strategy. You will have led
technology teams and will be comfortable shaping a roadmap that aligns
technology investment with business priorities.
It’s essential you have hands‑on experience with the platforms and
workflows that underpin high‑volume creative and localisation operations — from
asset management systems to cloud infrastructure, automation, and secure
delivery environments. A strong understanding of content‑security standards and
experience operating in high‑security environments is essential.
Beyond technical expertise, you will be adept at building and managing
vendor relationships, and driving innovation. Your track record will show a
balance of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a commitment to
continuous improvement.
NEXT STEP
If your skills & experience
fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role,
please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active
roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the
Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14
days.
If this
role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file,
please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global
Searchlight strives to
promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age,
gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global.