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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head Of It - **Company:** Xpertise Recruitment - **Location:** Coventry, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £85,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IT Management, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2842192923-head-of-it ## About the Role * Proven experience in a senior IT leadership position within aerospace, manufacturing, or engineering environments * Strong ERP systems experience with exposure to multiple platforms * Demonstrable success in developing and implementing IT strategies and technology roadmaps * Experience managing third-party suppliers and outsourced IT services * Understanding of IT's role in supporting business acquisitions and integration activities * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Ability to balance strategic planning with operational delivery, * Experience leading technology transformation programmes * Background in multi-site or complex manufacturing operations * Exposure to M&A activity and post-acquisition systems integration * Knowledge of modern IT governance, security, and infrastructure best practices ## Description Are you an experienced IT leader with a background in aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing? Do you have a track record of developing IT strategies, optimising ERP systems, and driving technology improvements that support wider business growth? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to shape and lead the future IT direction of a successful and growing organisation. Our client is an innovative and award-winning business operating within a highly technical environment. With ambitious growth plans and a strong focus on operational excellence, they are seeking a strategic Head of IT to evaluate, develop, and enhance their technology capabilities across the organisation. Why Join? * Senior leadership position with significant influence across the business * Opportunity to define and implement a long-term IT strategy and roadmap * Work within a growing organisation supporting future acquisitions and expansion * Join a business that actively supports career development and progression, * Evaluate the current IT function and develop a comprehensive IT strategy and roadmap * Lead technology improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness across the business * Support future acquisitions from an IT integration and infrastructure perspective * Review and optimise existing ERP systems, identifying opportunities for improvement and standardisation * Manage and develop relationships with third-party technology suppliers and service providers * Determine which IT functions should be retained externally and which should be brought in-house * Provide strategic technology guidance to senior stakeholders across the organisation * Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, infrastructure, and IT governance ## 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 Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Hiring Technical Leaders: Promote from Within or Go External?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100167-hiring-technical-leaders-promote-from-within-or-go-external) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [The HR Revolution: Breaking Free from Policies to People Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1776-the-hr-revolution-breaking-free-from-policies-to-people-experience) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)