Job Description:

Head of IT

Midlands (Hybrid)

£80,000–£110,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing organisation seeking an experienced Head of IT to lead and develop its technology function. This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for IT operations, infrastructure, cyber security, business systems, service delivery and digital transformation.

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will drive the IT strategy while ensuring technology enables business growth, operational excellence and a first-class user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation's IT strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary IT team across infrastructure, service desk, applications, cyber security and project delivery.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the IT function, ensuring high availability, resilience and performance.
• Own relationships with third-party suppliers and managed service providers, driving service excellence and commercial value.
• Oversee IT budgets, technology roadmaps and investment planning.
• Lead infrastructure, cloud and digital transformation projects from conception through to delivery.
• Ensure robust cyber security, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.
• Implement IT governance, policies, KPIs and service improvement initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across IT operations, systems and support services.

• Experience within manufacturing, logistics, wholesale, distribution or retail environments.
• Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 experience.
• ITIL, Prince2 or similar professional qualifications.

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