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Head of IT London, Hybrid
We are looking for a highly talented Head of IT to work for a market-leading and fast-growing software company based in London.
The company is technology-driven and continuously explores new and efficient ways of creating products. They collaborate with industry-leading technology partners to stay at the forefront of innovation.
This role offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team supporting a real-time, highly available, and resilient software platform.
You will coordinate the UK delivery of IT services by managing a small team responsible for Production Infrastructure, Networking, User Hardware, and Applications. Develop and implement IT Strategy and Policy to ensure cost-effective and efficient technology services for their rapidly growing business.
Responsibilities
1. Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development.
2. Internal User Technology: Oversee internal IT and computer systems for the company offices.
3. Procurement: Build supplier relationships and negotiate to obtain the best value on vendor contracts. Manage all aspects of the Production Estate including patching, backup & restore, monitoring, networking, and security.
4. Policy & Compliance: Manage IT policies, client due diligence, data security, and ISO27001 compliance. Foster innovation by generating solutions and trying different approaches to work problems and opportunities.
5. Building a Successful Team: Use appropriate methods and interpersonal skills to build a cohesive team and facilitate achievement of team goals.
6. Strategy: Develop effective IT strategies aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
7. Client Focus: Implement service practices that meet client and business needs.
8. Planning and Organising: Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently.
Experience
1. Exceptional technical background and experience managing IT teams.
2. Understanding of Quality Methods related to IT Change.
3. Wide-ranging systems experience including AWS (EC2, ECS, Cloudfront, S3, Lambda), Databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, DynamoDB), Containerized Architecture (Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker, ECS), Monitoring Tools (PRTG, Kibana, Cloudwatch), Scripting (PowerShell, Python), CI Tools (Octopus, TeamCity, CodeBuild), Active Directory/Office 365, VOIP, Networking.
4. Forward-thinking and committed to continuous improvement in estate and process.
5. Hands-on ability with effective delegation, self-motivated, leading by example.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills, keen listening skills.
7. Strong commercial awareness and ability to operate in sensitive situations.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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