Chief Technology & AI Transformation Leader

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in North Somerset seeks a Head of IT to join our client's Executive Leadership Team. The Head of IT will define and deliver technology strategy, acting as a strategic enabler for growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.

The role combines leadership across technology capabilities with driving digital transformation, automation, and the effective adoption of artificial intelligence throughout the business.

Qualifications

• Strategic technology leader with the ability to define and deliver a technology roadmap that supports business objectives.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in budgets and ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business value.
• Deep understanding of technology operations, cyber security, enterprise applications, and data management in a secure, scalable environment.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise business systems and create an integrated technology ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of AI, automation, and emerging technologies, with the ability to manage risks and embed innovation across the organisation.
• Experience in digital transformation and partnering with functional leaders to improve operational performance.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage with executives, technical teams, and stakeholders effectively.
• Leadership skills with the ability to build technical capability, develop future leaders, and establish a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the organisation's technology strategy and roadmap.
• Provide strategic technology leadership to the Executive Team and identify opportunities to improve business performance through technology, automation, and innovation.
• Lead technology governance, architecture, and standards across the organisation.
• Ensure technology services remain secure, reliable, scalable, and fit for future business requirements.
• Own the strategy, development, integration, and ongoing effectiveness of enterprise business applications supporting key business functions.
• Lead the organisation's AI and automation strategy, ensuring successful adoption of emerging technologies.
• Drive technology-driven transformation initiatives across the organisation to modernise business processes and enhance customer experience.
• Manage technology budgets, resources, and strategic supplier relationships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Cyber security

Enterprise applications

AI & automation

Digital transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication

Technology strategy

Tools

Enterprise software

IT governance

Job description

Reed in North Somerset seeks a Head of IT to join our client's Executive Leadership Team. The Head of IT will define and deliver technology strategy, acting as a strategic enabler for growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.

The role combines leadership across technology capabilities with driving digital transformation, automation, and the effective adoption of artificial intelligence throughout the business.