Head of IT - Operations, Outsourcing, Infrastructure (M365, Azure), Leadership, AI, Applications, ITSM, Hybrid (4d/w London) £100K Basic + Benefits

The Head of IT role is Hybrid with 4 days a week on site in Farringdon and the other day working from home. Therefore, you must be based at a commutable distance. As Head of IT, you will lead the strategic and operational management of the IT function across Applications, Infrastructure and IT Service Management, ensuring secure, reliable, scalable and cost-effective technology services across the business. The Head of IT will have the manager from each pillar (Infra, Apps, Service) report into them, so previous leadership of a similar level is essential. The Head of IT will also manage 3rd parties and suppliers including SLAs etc across these areas driving operational excellence and support the organisation’s digital transformation roadmap. The Head of IT will work closely with counterparts - Head of Cyber Security and Head of IT PMO and business leadership to ensure technology services align to business objectives, regulatory requirements and long-term transformation plans. The Head of IT will also play a key role in M&A activity, Implementations (Including AI & CyberSec) and general transformations and modernisations. As Head of IT any experience with AI, M&A is beneficial. Strong M365, Prince2, ITIL and governance/security is essential. Strong senior IT leadership, stakeholder management, supplier governance, budget control and transformation experience are essential as Head of IT. Key skills as Head of ITSignificant experience as Head of IT overseeing Infrastructure (M365) Apps, Security & ServicesManaged service provider governance across Infrastructure and Service DeskCloud, infrastructure, Azure, networking, identity and modern workplace technologiesEnterprise applications, ERP, HR, collaboration, data and productivity platformsDigital transformation, automation, orchestration and AI adoptionM&A due diligence, integration, separation and transition planningBudget control, vendor management, supplier performance and commercial governanceISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR and operational risk managementExecutive stakeholder management, business partnering and senior communicationPrince2, PMP or similarITIL Desirable skills as Head of ITCloud certificationsMS certificationsCyberSec certificationsAI governance, automation platforms and emerging technologiesITIL, PRINCE2, MSP, TOGAF or equivalent professional certificationsExperience managing multimillion-pound budgetsThis is an exceptional Head of IT opportunity with exciting projects and career progression on offer. Key skills: Infrastructure, Leadership, Applications, ITSM, Cloud, Digital Transformation, M&A, CyberSec, Suppliers, 3rd Parties, Governance, Budgets, ISO, Cyber Essential, AI, Automation, Azure, Hybrid (4d/w London) PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYINGPlease ensure your location is clear on your CV/application. As the Head of IT role requires 4 days/week on site in Farringdon sometimes at short notice - location is a factor, applications without location may be rejected