Chief IT & Security Architect for Global Growth

Internetwork Expert; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary (competitive)

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced pension

Holidays (25 days)

Job summary

OpenWorks is seeking a Head of Information Technology to shape the technology strategy across UK and international operations and to lead our IT team, ensuring secure, resilient and scalable technology.

You will balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, working closely with the business to identify technology priorities, harness AI and data opportunities, and manage security, infrastructure and vendors to support growth.

Qualifications

• Significant IT leadership experience; able to build high-performing teams.
• Security-conscious with experience in regulated or defense-related environments.
• Growth-focused with experience scaling IT within a technology-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IT team with clear priorities and ownership.
• Balance daily IT support with proactive improvement and longer-term tech development.
• Oversee key IT projects, external partners, and IT strategy aligned to business growth.

Skills

IT leadership

Security management

AI adoption

Stakeholder management

Job description

OpenWorks is seeking a Head of Information Technology to shape the technology strategy across UK and international operations and to lead our IT team, ensuring secure, resilient and scalable technology.

You will balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, working closely with the business to identify technology priorities, harness AI and data opportunities, and manage security, infrastructure and vendors to support growth.