Head of Digital Services

Adria Solutions Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Adria Solutions Ltd. is assisting a UK-based group in Manchester to appoint an experienced Head of Digital Services to lead end-to-end IT operations, technology strategy, and digital transformation across the organisation.

This strategic role delivers secure, reliable IT services, develops the technology roadmap, and drives modernisation across infrastructure, business systems, cybersecurity, and AI initiatives, with hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT and digital services across multiple sites.
• Proven track record delivering major IT systems and transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data protection, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Own the group-wide IT and digital services strategy, governance, and technology roadmap
• Lead IT service delivery across service desk, field support, infrastructure, and business systems
• Drive the implementation, optimisation, and ongoing development of Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Own and enhance the organisation’s management system
• Strengthen cybersecurity, data protection, compliance, and risk management
• Identify and embed AI technologies, including AI agents, safely and pragmatically to improve business outcomes
• Manage IT budgets, suppliers, contracts, and technology investments to deliver value for money
• Lead, develop, and inspire a multi-disciplinary IT team
• Ensure technology services continue to evolve in line with business objectives and organisational growth

Skills

Senior leadership

ITIL-aligned operations

Cybersecurity leadership

Budget management

Microsoft 365

Azure & Cloud

Dynamics 365

Strategic technology planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Azure Cloud

Job description

Head of Digital Services – Manchester

Our client, a UK-based group, is seeking an experienced Head of Digital Services to lead end-to-end IT operations, technology strategy, and digital transformation across the organisation and its subsidiaries.

This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for delivering secure, reliable IT services while driving technology modernisation across infrastructure, business applications, cybersecurity, and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the group-wide IT and digital services strategy, governance, and technology roadmap
• Lead IT service delivery across service desk, field support, infrastructure, and business systems
• Drive the implementation, optimisation, and ongoing development of Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Own and enhance the organisation’s management system
• Strengthen cybersecurity, data protection, compliance, and risk management
• Identify and embed AI technologies, including AI agents, safely and pragmatically to improve business outcomes
• Manage IT budgets, suppliers, contracts, and technology investments to deliver value for money
• Lead, develop, and inspire a multi-disciplinary IT team
• Ensure technology services continue to evolve in line with business objectives and organisational growth

What We’re Looking For

• Senior leadership experience with responsibility for IT and digital services across multi-site organisations
• Strong service delivery expertise and ITIL-aligned operational management
• Proven cybersecurity leadership within regulated or sensitive environments
• Successful delivery of major IT systems, platforms, and transformation programmes
• Experience managing budgets, third-party suppliers, contracts, and technical teams
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud technologies, and modern workplace security
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar enterprise business systems
• Experience within healthcare or another regulated environment is desirable
• A strategic, commercially minded approach combined with the ability to remain hands-on when required

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Director, Head of IT, Head of Digital, or Head of Digital Services to shape and lead technology services at group level, balancing operational excellence with forward-thinking digital transformation.

Competitive salary and hybrid working offered.

Head of Digital Services – Manchester