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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of IT - **Company:** Context - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Automation of Marketing, PRINCE2, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Togaf, Information Technology - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/head-of-it/context-job107699504 ## About the Role * Significant experience leading IT Operations, Infrastructure, Applications and Service Management * Strong experience managing outsourced IT service providers and vendor relationships * A proven background delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes * Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions and business integrations * Excellent knowledge of cloud technologies, enterprise applications and modern workplace platforms * Strong commercial awareness with experience managing multimillion-pound IT budgets * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level * A solid understanding of IT governance, service management and operational best practice * Professional certifications such as ITIL, PRINCE2, TOGAF, MSP or equivalent * Experience within engineering, infrastructure, construction or project-based organisations would be advantageous, as would knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AI technologies and automation platforms. ## Description Our client is seeking an accomplished Head of IT to lead the delivery of enterprise-wide technology services across a dynamic and growing international organisation. Reporting to the Group IT Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across IT applications, infrastructure and service management, ensuring technology services are secure, resilient and aligned with business objectives. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines operational excellence with digital transformation and M&A integration. Working alongside senior technology leaders responsible for Cyber Security and IT Programme Delivery, you will play a key role in shaping the organisation's technology landscape while leading a talented internal team and managing strategic technology partners. This is an ideal role for a commercially minded IT leader who enjoys balancing operational delivery with strategic change. You will lead the day-to-day IT function while driving continuous improvement, modernisation and innovation across the technology estate., * Develop and deliver the operational IT strategy in line with wider business objectives * Ensure reliable, secure and scalable IT services across the organisation * Lead major incident, problem and service management activities * Oversee enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms and end-user technologies * Drive continual service improvement through measurable KPIs and SLAs * Manage IT operational budgets, supplier relationships and commercial contracts * Lead technology due diligence and integration activities for mergers and acquisitions * Support digital transformation programmes including automation, AI adoption and modern workplace initiatives * Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory and security standards including ISO 27001, ISO 42001, Cyber Essentials Plus and GDPR * Develop, mentor and inspire a high-performing technology team ## Related Videos - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) - [Decode Your People: Using PCM to Build High-Performance Teams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100194-decode-your-people-using-pcm-to-build-high-performance-teams) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)