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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of IT - **Company:** Amco Park - **Location:** Redditch, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Business Systems, Cyber Security, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Cloud Services, System Availability, Information Technology - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/head-of-it/57238213 ## About the Role * You are driven by using technology to create positive business outcomes and you understand how important technology and systems are to successful business operations * 5 years+ of experience leading an IT department and team management * You'll have worked in a logistics, manufacturing or similar fast paced environment where you've been subject to challenging deadlines and delivering technology that's robust * Deployed a service driven management approach using frameworks such as ITIL * A strong understanding of support infrastructure and experience of business systems deployment and change * Have a technical understanding that allows you to guide, challenge and arbitrate on technical & architectural decisions. * Experience with the management of Microsoft 365 and cloud services * A good understanding of cyber security best practice as well as IT governance * Excellent stakeholder management and communication up to Board level ## Description Leading a small team of specialists, the Head of IT will oversee our day-to-day internal systems, collaborate with the Senior Management team and Directors to ensure smooth operations, and develop strategic road maps for technology development. The role will also involve overseeing key projects and driving innovation across the business. Key focus areas are Service Delivery, Digitalisation, AI & Information Security IT Operations & Service Delivery * Oversee the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring high availability and performance of systems and services * Manage IT support, infrastructure, and service delivery across the organisation * Ensure SLAs and KPIs are met, driving continuous improvement in service quality * Act as an escalation point for service issues * Provide technical guidance across infrastructure, cloud services, and security * Ensure robust cyber security and compliance practices are in place Strategy & Road mapping * Own and deliver an IT road map that supports the businesses objectives * Lead IT projects, including development, infrastructure upgrades, and integrations * Identify opportunities for innovation, automation, efficiency and AI initiatives * Manage budgets, vendors, and third-party relationships Leadership & Operations * Proven experience managing IT operations in a fast-paced organisation * Experience running a busy IT service function managing multiple priorities * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Demonstrable experience delivering IT strategies and road maps ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [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) - [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) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [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) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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