Head of IT Solutions Permanent Sunderland £80k About the Role: Are you a strategic technology leader with a passion for innovation, service excellence, and scalable, secure systems? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your decisions directly enable transformation and community impact? Sellick Partnership are supporting a client with an experienced, forward-thinking Head of IT Solutions to join our leadership team. In this key role, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering our applications, integrations, and data platforms - ensuring they are modern, adaptable, and aligned with our strategic goals. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a multi-year IT Solutions Strategy aligned with the organization's goals. Lead transformation initiatives across the technology stack, employing modern software practices, API-first design, service-oriented architecture, and DevOps. Oversee implementation and ongoing support for key enterprise systems, ensuring stability, scalability, and security. Champion agile, lean, and user-centric delivery methods to drive continual improvement. Provide leadership to cross-functional teams, including Solutions Development, Systems Management, and Database Administration. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to maximize the value of technology platforms. Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance across all te...