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# Head of IT

- **Company:** Ivy Rock Partners Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £79,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, IT Management, Software Vulnerability Management
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-60752A093C21EFD609/

## About the Role

* Senior technical IT leadership across infrastructure, cybersecurity, operations, AI and service resilience.
 * Owning or leading an organisational AI strategy, roadmap, governance framework or portfolio of AI-enabled initiatives.
 * Technically assuring third-party vendors, challenging designs and holding suppliers accountable for delivery and remediation.
 * Supporting engineering and delivery teams with infrastructure, environments, deployment, security and operational readiness.
 * Developing and communicating technology policies, guidance, training and best practice to non-technical audiences.
 * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, networks, endpoints, identity, cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
 * Knowledge of AI technologies, automation, responsible AI principles, governance, security, data, integration and operational considerations.
 * Knowledge of security architecture, access management, vulnerability management, incident response, backup, disaster recovery and continuity.
 * Knowledge of IT service management, technical governance, risk, audit and operational control frameworks.
 * Credible technical judgement, constructive challenge and clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Ability to translate complex technology and AI topics into practical guidance, standards and decisions.
 * Ability to balance innovation, security, resilience, delivery pace, cost and user needs.
 * Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience.
 * ITIL 4 and security, architecture, cloud, AI or governance certifications are desirable.