Job Description
Contract Interim Head of ITLocation: Poole, Hampshire (5 days per week onsite)IR35 Status: Inside IR35Contract Length: 3-6 monthsStart Date: ASAPOur client is seeking a hands-on Interim Head of IT to step into a critical leadership role and bring immediate stability, control, and technical leadership to an IT function during a key period of transition. This is not a strategy-only role. The client requires someone prepared to roll up their sleeves, get stuck into the detail, and provide calm, practical leadership across day-to-day IT operations while supporting a major ERP transformation programme (headed up via another department but heavy crossover).
Alongside stabilising the function, you'll provide oversight of the current technology landscape by reviewing existing systems, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring the IT estate is fit for purpose, secure, and scalable.The ideal contractor will have industry experience from a distribution, logistics, supply chain, or similar operational business, with strong experience supporting the systems and technology that underpin complex operational environments.Key ResponsibilitiesTake immediate operational control of the IT function and ensure business continuityProvide hands-on leadership across infrastructure, cloud, security, and business systemsReview the current technology estate and identify practical opportunities for improvementAct as the senior escalation point for incidents, supplier issues, and delivery risksManage and support a small IT team, providing clear leadership, direction, and stabilityBring structure, accountability, and confidence to an unsettled functionSupport an ongoing ERP transformation while protecting BAU operationsIdentify capability gaps and recommend interim resourcing solutions where neededMaintain strong governance across IT risk, security, backup, and change managementKey SkillsProven experience as a hands-on Head of IT / IT Director in complex or under-resourced environments. Must have a technical backgroundComfortable operating strategically while also getting into the weeds when neededStrong experience within distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, or similar operational sectorsExperience overseeing ERP platforms and supply chain-related systems is beneficialStrong technical background across cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operationsPrevious experience managing and mentoring small IT teams that are looking to scaleProven ability to quickly restore stability and confidence in challenging environmentsCalm, pragmatic, and delivery-focused.This role is ideal for an experienced hands-on interim Head of IT leader with strong who can quickly bring structure, stability, and hands-on technical leadership, whilst improving systems and supporting the wider team from day one.The role requires you to be onsite 5 days per week in Poole which is non-negotiable. Please apply to the role for immediate consideration.Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ