Head of IT & Cybersecurity
Location: Stockport (onsite)
Package: Circa £75k Car Allowance Bonus (Market Leading Pension) Benefits
Opportunity Overview
Our client is seeking an accomplished Head of IT & Cybersecurity to lead and manage the strategic direction, security and IT infrastructure. This is a high-impact role responsible for safeguarding critical systems, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across IT and cybersecurity functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with technical expertise, capable of balancing security, IT performance, and team management. You will oversee internal teams, manage third-party vendors, and implement cutting-edge technologies, including AI, automation, and cloud solutions to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
Key Responsibilities
1. Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
2. Assess internal capability gaps and engage third-party experts, consultants, and managed service providers to deliver specialised solutions.
3. Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
4. Proactively monitor, detect, and respond to security threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches, leading incident response and forensic in...