Overview
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Tech Recruitment Leader | Scaling UxS Companies since 2017
Head of Digital & Technology
“This is where you can leave a legacy.”
The Challenge
Ever walked into a business that’s crying out for change? Outdated IT, fragmented OT systems, siloed teams, and legacy software that’s holding everyone back?
That’s where we are right now - and we’re not afraid to admit it.
This is not a role for someone who wants to sit back and maintain the status quo. It’s for someone who thrives on transformation, who can walk into a complex environment, untangle years of ingrained processes, and reshape the future.
The Opportunity
As Head of Digital & Technology, you’ll take full ownership of our IT and Operational Technology landscape. This is your chance to define the vision, set the strategy, and execute real change.
For the past 15 years, our business has grown organically without significant external support. We’ve innovated successfully on the surface - working on cutting-edge projects - but behind the scenes, our tech infrastructure hasn’t kept pace.
Now, with new investment following our acquisition last year, there’s a five-year transformation programme underway. You will not be leading this transformation yourself, which is important to stress. But your fingerprints will be all over it. From day one, every strategic decision, policy, process, and tool will go through you.
Your Mission
* Lead – Take ownership of multi-classification IT & OT networks, embedding secure-by-design principles.
* Shape the Future – Build a technology roadmap aligned with long-term business goals.
* Drive Modernisation – Migrate us away from outdated systems and deliver scalable, efficient solutions.
* Empower People – Lead, mentor, and grow our talented tech teams to create a collaborative, high-performing culture.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll need to be more than just a technologist - we’re looking for a strategic leader with the vision and resilience to deliver change in a regulated, complex environment.
We’re looking for a leader with a proven track record of managing complex IT and OT environments in secure or regulated sectors. You’ll need a strategic mindset paired with a hands-on approach - someone who can set the vision but also roll up their sleeves to get people on board with change and make it happen. A strong background in systems transformation, network architecture, and cybersecurity is essential, as you’ll be modernising legacy systems while ensuring critical environments remain protected. Because of the sensitive nature of our work, Security Clearance (SC) is required.
Why Join Us
This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.
Shape the future of technology in a mission-critical aerospace environment
Be at the centre of a multi-year transformation programme with significant investment
Collaborate with industry-leading experts on groundbreaking projects
Competitive package and comprehensive benefits, including:
* Pension scheme & share incentive plan
* Private health insurance & employee assistance programme
* 26 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), rising with service
Ready to Shape the Future?
This is your chance to build something extraordinary - to create the digital and technology backbone that will power innovation for decades to come.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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