Group Head of IT

COBURG BANKS LIMITED; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction/manufacturing is seeking a Group Head of IT to shape its technology roadmap. With a mix of strategic and hands-on responsibilities, this role enables you to lead a team and ensure robust IT systems. The ideal candidate will possess a wealth of experience in IT leadership and a proactive approach to innovation, all within a supportive and family-friendly culture.

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 skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of the IT and digital strategy.
• Oversee infrastructure, communications, and project management.
• Implement innovative technology solutions and efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Experience in IT leadership role

Tools

Microsoft OS

Azure/M365

SQL

VMware

Veeam

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Role: Group Head of ITLocation: Barnsley - Site based five days a weekSalary: £75,000 to £80,000Benefits: 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 organisation's 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 organisation 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.

Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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