Group Head of IT

With offices in London, Manchester, and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a construciton and maintenance based company, who are looking for an Group head of IT based in Bristol.

You’ll be responsible for shaping the organisation’s technology direction, leading a dedicated IT function and delivering reliable, secure and scalable systems that enable teams across the business to work effectively. Alongside overseeing day-to-day IT operations, you’ll champion innovation, modernise technology where appropriate and ensure the business is equipped for the future.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create and deliver a long-term technology strategy that supports business objectives.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on technology investment and emerging solutions.
• Lead the ongoing development of IT infrastructure, business systems and cloud-based services.
• Manage technology projects from planning through to successful implementation, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop strong partnerships with internal departments, external suppliers and technology providers.
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure technology spending delivers measurable value.
• Review service performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, governance standards and data protection requirements.

We’re looking for an experienced IT professional who has successfully led technology functions within a complex business environment. You’ll be equally comfortable discussing long-term strategy with senior stakeholders as you are supporting the delivery of operational improvements. You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience leading an IT department or technology function.
• A proven track record of delivering business-wide technology improvements.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms and enterprise systems.
• Experience working with external technology partners and service providers.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget ownership and supplier management.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative leadership style focused on developing people and delivering excellent service.

Technical Knowledge Experience in the following areas would be highly beneficial:

• Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Active Directory and Exchange
• Windows Server environments
• SQL Server
• Enterprise networking, VPNs and infrastructure management
• Cloud technologies and modern workplace solutions
• Cybersecurity principles and risk management
• IT service delivery and continuous improvement frameworks

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Company pension.
• Generous annual leave.
• Ongoing investment in professional development.
• A genuine opportunity to influence technology strategy at senior level.
• A supportive working environment where innovation and new ideas are encouraged.

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment from executive to operative level.