Executive IT, OT & Digital Transformation Leader

Hyerhub; Harwell; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyerhub in Harwell is seeking a Head of IT, OT & Digital to lead the organisation’s technology and digital strategy, ensuring that IT, Operational Technology, cyber security, data and digital capabilities support business objectives.

As a senior leadership role, the position will act as a trusted adviser to the Executive Team and Board, translating business priorities into secure, scalable and commercially valuable technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant senior IT leadership experience covering IT, OT and digital.
• Strong track record in technology strategy, digital transformation, cyber security, data governance and operational service delivery.
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, leadership, stakeholder management, programme delivery and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering the IT, OT and digital strategy and technology roadmap.
• Leading IT, OT and digital teams and building a high-performing, customer-focused culture.
• Driving digital transformation, automation, AI adoption and process improvement across the organisation.
• Overseeing secure and reliable IT and OT operations, including infrastructure, cloud, networking, applications and service delivery.
• Leading cyber security strategy, risk management, compliance and incident response.
• Developing data governance, analytics, reporting and business intelligence capabilities.
• Ensuring effective business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements.
• Managing technology budgets, investment portfolios, suppliers, contracts and strategic technology partners.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to identify technology opportunities, priorities and business improvements.
• Delivering measurable improvements in productivity, operational performance, service quality and technology adoption.

Job description

Hyerhub in Harwell is seeking a Head of IT, OT & Digital to lead the organisation’s technology and digital strategy, ensuring that IT, Operational Technology, cyber security, data and digital capabilities support business objectives.

As a senior leadership role, the position will act as a trusted adviser to the Executive Team and Board, translating business priorities into secure, scalable and commercially valuable technology solutions.