Salary: £70,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience as a Senior IT leader in a complex environment Strong background in IT operations, infrastructure, and service delivery Experience leading cyber security, resilience, and continuity programmes Solid Microsoft enterprise experience (M365, Azure, identity, security), with broader infrastructure exposure Experience leading and delivering through senior technical specialists Good working knowledge of ITIL and security or governance frameworks (e.g. Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001) The confidence to operate hands-on in complex or high-impact situations when needed The ability to translate technical risk into clear, commercial language Responsibilities: Setting and delivering the IT strategy and roadmap aligned to business priorities Owning IT operations, infrastructure, and 24/7 service delivery Ensuring system resilience, cyber security, disaster recovery, and business continuity Leading IT governance, risk, compliance, and audit readiness Providing leadership and direction to senior technical specialists across infrastructure, development, testing, automation, and data Overseeing internal systems development, controlled change, and release management Owning data governance and management reporting (including BI and operational reporting) Managing the IT budget, forecasting, suppliers, and strategic partners Building a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement Technologies: Azure ITIL Security Cloud More: We are an established UK organization seeking an experienced Head of IT to lead and evolve our technology function during a period of operational maturity and controlled change. This senior leadership role offers direct access to executive leadership and presents an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a stable but evolving technology environment. We value operational excellence, improvement, and innovation, fostering a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous growth. last updated 5 week of 2026