Head of Digital Operations / Interim Head of Digital Operations / Inside IR35 / London / 2 Days per week / SC Cleared
Job Title: Interim Head of Digital Operations
INSIDE IR35
Day Rate - £500 per day
Duration: 3-4 months (initial)
Location: London, 2 Days Per week
Start: ASAP
Overview
We're seeking an experienced Interim Head of Digital / IT Operations to stabilise and lead core technology operations across infrastructure and systems, within a Microsoft Azure environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on ensuring operational resilience, driving performance, and providing clear direction across digital operations during a critical period of change.
Key Responsibilities
Provide interim leadership across IT Operations, covering infrastructure & Systems
Own the stability, performance, and security of a predominantly Azure-based cloud estate
Lead and support teams across:
Cloud Infrastructure (Azure)
Systems / Enterprise Applications
Service Operations / IT Support
Assess current operating model and implement quick-win improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency
Drive incident, problem, and change management maturity
Ensure robust governance, monitoring, and reporting across services
Partner with senior stakeholders to align operations with wider digital and transformation objectives
Manage third-party vendors and service providers, ensuring delivery against SLAs
Support ongoing or planned cloud optimisation / migration initiatives.
Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience operating at Head of / Director level in Digital or IT Operations (interim exposure preferred)
Strong background in cloud-first environments, particularly Microsoft Azure
Deep understanding of:
Infrastructure operations (cloud & hybrid)
IT service management (e.g. ITIL frameworks)
Track record of stabilising or transforming underperforming operations
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with immediate impact expected
Strong stakeholder management - able to engage at exec level and translate technical issues into business impact
Experience managing third-party vendors and outsourced services
Desirable
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks in cloud environments
Head of Digital Operations / Interim Head of Digital Operations / Inside IR35 / London / 2 Days per week / SC Cleared
Head of Digital Operations / Interim Head of Digital Operations / Inside IR35 / London / 2 Days per week / SC Cleared