Head of IT

A forward-thinking Professional services company are looking for a Head of IT to lead it's tech direction, keep systems secure and reliable, and guide a small, high-performing team.

You'll work closely with the Associate Director, shaping both the day-to-day operations and the long-term tech strategy. Your role will cover infrastructure, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, data management, vendor relationships and firm-wide IT projects.

What you'll do

• Lead the firm's IT strategy and modernisation
• Keep systems secure, resilient and compliant
• Manage and develop the IT team
• Oversee Microsoft 365, networks, telephony and key legal systems
• Deliver projects and drive digital transformation
• Own cybersecurity, risk, incident response and continuity planning

• Senior IT leadership experience (professional services ideal)
• Strong Microsoft 365, Windows Server, AD, Intune and networking skills
• Solid security and compliance experience (GDPR, SRA, ISO, CE+)
• Confidence managing vendors, budgets and complex projects
• Calm, practical leadership and strong communication skills
• UK driving license and own transport, You'll have real influence, the freedom to modernise systems and support from a leadership team that values technology..

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.