Head of IT Location: Leicester (3 days per week onsite) Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 Benefits Sector: Manufacturing | c150 Users | c£80m Turnover Are you an experienced IT leader with the presence to influence at board level and the pragmatism to get things done? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where technology directly impacts operations, efficiency and security? I'm recruiting on behalf of an established and successful £80m turnover manufacturing business based in Leicester, who are looking for a Head of IT to own and mature the entire IT strategy, operations and cyber posture. What You'll Do: Lead and develop a small internal IT team (initially 2 direct reports) while managing offshore/outsourced partners Own IT strategy, service delivery and infrastructure for 150 users across office and shop floor environments Maintain and enhance Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 compliance across systems, policies and processes Implement ITIL aligned service management practices to ensure stability and uptime Oversee suppliers, contracts and budgets whilst ensuring value and performance Work closely with senior leadership to drive efficiency, resilience and innovation through technology What You'll Bring: Proven experience as Head of IT / IT Manager / IT Director within a manufacturing or industrial setting Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, ITIL and supplier governance Experience working with offshore or managed service partners A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. You can set direction and roll up your sleeves Excellent communication skills with the gravitas to engage at board level Why Join Us? Genuine ownership of IT across a growing, financially stable £80m business Direct impact on operations, performance and resilience Supportive leadership team and room to modernise / shape future roadmap Competitive salary benefits future progression opportunity RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.