Head of IT
People management, digital transformation and strategic thinking
Location
Colchester, with travel to Bedford twice a month
Salary & Benefits
£80,000 - £90,000 p.a. plus bonus, pension, Bupa, EAP, volunteering days and more
Company profile
High growth organisation
Huge digital transformation project
Clear business strategy
This is a forward‑thinking business with ambitions to grow 50m turnover this year and 80m by 2030. The company requires a Head of IT to define, deliver and steer digital strategy.
Responsibilities
Taking control of a team of four and supporting 160 staff, the role provides strategic and operational leadership for technology and digital services. Responsibilities include:
Set and deliver the IT strategy and multi‑year roadmap
Lead and develop the IT team
Establish governance and standards
Identify and mitigate risks
Oversee third‑party partners and drive continuous improvement and change
Own infrastructure, infosec, ERP, eCommerce and web, and participate in ongoing data strategy
Manage budget, run IT, deliver projects and be a key pillar on the digital transformation board
Projects to focus on
New website including full eCommerce overhaul
NetSuite optimisation
DR and Cyber Security
Tech debt consolidation
General Automation (Ai)
Qualifications
Proven experience as Head of IT or similar role
Strong commercial acumen, setting strategic direction and building high‑performing teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Governance, risk and control mindset around information security, data protection and related domains
Ability to influence, translate and explain complex technology to non‑technical stakeholders
Benefits
High growth, ambitious environment with real influence and control, and the opportunity to make your mark.
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