Head of Information Technology

Senior IT Leader

Permanent | Confidential Search

I’m working on a confidential permanent search for an experienced IT leader to take on a broad technology leadership role within an organisation.

The opportunity combines responsibility for technology services with the scope to influence their longer-term direction. It would suit someone who enjoys developing teams and turning modernisation plans into practical improvements.

The technical remit covers:

• Zero trust architecture: shaping secure access across identity, devices and networks, and guiding implementation.
• Networking: enterprise connectivity, network security, segmentation and resilience.
• Telephony: enterprise voice, unified communications and contact centre services, including modernisation and service continuity.
• Infrastructure: cloud and hybrid environments, hosting, backup, disaster recovery and lifecycle management.
• Cyber: technology risk, security controls, incident readiness and supplier assurance.

Alongside this, you’ll lead technology teams, develop managers and improve service performance. You’ll manage budgets and supplier relationships, working with senior stakeholders to agree priorities and make informed investment decisions.

I’m interested in established IT leaders and experienced heads of function ready for broader responsibility. Relevant backgrounds could include IT leadership, infrastructure, technology operations or technical services, including assistant and associate director roles.

You should bring substantial people leadership experience and a track record of delivering change while keeping critical services running. Strong understanding of zero trust architecture and cyber risk is important, with practical implementation experience particularly relevant.

The appeal is the breadth of the role and the opportunity to shape how the technology function develops over time.

Details about the organisation, package and working arrangements will be shared privately.

If you’re open to exploring a move, apply or message me directly for an initial confidential conversation.