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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of IT Operations - **Company:** Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd - **Location:** Hayes, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £85,000.0 - £95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology Operations, Information Technology - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5822594258 ## About the Role * Senior experience leading IT operations, infrastructure and security in a mission-critical, multi-site environment * Strong knowledge of networks, cloud infrastructure and cyber-security * A proven track record running dependable, well-governed IT operations * Experience in multi-site, warehouse or operational environments is an advantage * Exposure to ISO frameworks / formal security certifications is an advantage You will be based full-time on-site at the company's Hounslow, London office (close to Heathrow), Monday to Friday, with occasional travel to the business's other UK and European sites. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, live operational business - full-time office presence is essential. This is a genuine leadership opportunity in a high-growth business, with a clear path to Director-level as the role and impact grow over time. You'll have real influence over IT strategy and be a key partner to the senior leadership team - not simply managing a support desk. Suitable candidates may have experience as: Head of IT, IT Director, Head of IT Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure Manager, Head of IT Operations, IT Operations Manager, IT Operations Director, Head of Infrastructure & Security, Group IT Manager, Head of IT Services, IT Service Delivery Manager, Head of Technology Operations, Network & Infrastructure Manager, IT Manager. ## Description Head of IT Operations Hounslow, London (Heathrow) - Fully On-Site £85,000 - £95,000 (c. £90,000) + Benefits Our client is a well-established, privately owned logistics and supply chain business, providing warehousing, fulfilment and distribution services to a broad client base. The business has an excellent track record of growth and continues to scale across its multi-site operation. We're recruiting a Head of IT Operations to own the reliability, security and day-to-day operation of the company's IT environment across all sites. This is a genuinely strategic role (not a helpdesk or ticketing function) covering infrastructure, networks, cyber-security, resilience and end-user support, distinct from the company's separate software/platform engineering team.Reporting into senior leadership, you'll take ownership of: * Infrastructure, network & hardware lifecycle across all sites * Cyber-security strategy, risk & compliance (including ISO frameworks and penetration testing) * System uptime, resilience & business continuity / disaster recovery * Cloud infrastructure strategy and future technology roadmap * End-user IT support and service standards * Vendor management and IT operational budget * Building and leading a dependable, well-organised IT operations team ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Convincing Product teams to Adopt Gitops in a Large Org](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1936-convincing-product-teams-to-adopt-gitops-in-a-large-org) - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [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) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette)