Group Head of IT

JR United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing construction/manufacturing organization seeks a strategic Group Head of IT based in Barnsley. You will lead IT strategy and transformations, manage a dedicated team, and innovate technology while enjoying a supportive workplace culture. The role offers great autonomy in shaping digital futures within a family-friendly environment.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Car Allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in an IT leadership role.
• Proficient in Microsoft OS, Azure/M365, SQL, VMware, and Veeam.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of IT and digital strategy.
• Manage and develop a skilled team.
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Microsoft OS

Azure/M365

SQL

VMware

Veeam

Job description

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Group Head of IT, sheffield, south yorkshire

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Client:

Coburg Banks

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Group Head of IT

Location: Barnsley – Site based five days a week

Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, Car Allowance, Bonus

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a strategic and hands-on Head of IT & Digital Transformation to join a fast-growing construction/manufacturing organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping its technology roadmap.

Although the company are an ambitious PLC, they have managed to maintain that family-friendly style of management that has resulted with a very low staff turnover and excellent culture.

About the Role

The Head of IT you will lead the development and execution of the organisation’s IT strategy, ensuring that systems, infrastructure, and processes are robust, secure, and future-ready. This role involves managing a small, skilled team comprising infrastructure and development, while championing innovation and delivering a group-wide transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of the IT and digital strategy.
• Manage and develop a small team, growing and developing their skills and accountability.
• Oversee infrastructure, communications, project management, and systems support.
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with regulations.
• Identify and implement innovative technology solutions and cost efficiencies.
• Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Deliver transformation initiatives aligned with company-wide objectives.
• Achieve and maintain Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO27001 certifications.

What We’re Looking For

• We would expect you to have at least five years’ experience in an IT leadership role, ideally within manufacturing, construction, engineering or logistics.
• This is a hands-on role so we would look for you to be proficient in Microsoft OS, Azure/M365, SQL, VMware and Veeam, as well as have some networking knowledge.
• On top of this we are looking for strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities with a track record in delivering change and transformation projects.
• You will need to be commutable to Barnsley as this role is site based, five days a week.

Why Join them?

This is an exciting leadership role in an company that values forward thinking and innovation. The successful candidate will have the autonomy and support to shape the company’s digital future while making a real, lasting impact. All of this in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.