Head of Information Technology

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Crawley seeks a Head of IT to drive digital transformation and strategic IT initiatives. This role entails overseeing IT operations while ensuring compliance and supporting business growth, ideal for an experienced professional eager to shape the organisation’s IT strategy.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Opportunity to shape IT strategy

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years’ IT experience with 5+ in leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of governance, cybersecurity, risk management.
• Proven leadership and people management skills with IT service focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage business’s IT function and strategic IT initiatives.
• Oversee daily IT operations, incident resolution, and compliance.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovative technology solutions.

Skills

IT service delivery

System integration

Cybersecurity

Team development

Data compliance

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ITIL

ERP platforms

CRM platforms

Construction management platforms

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crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a long-established and specialist civil engineering contractor, is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of IT to lead their digital transformation, operational IT delivery, and systems strategy. With a strong portfolio of infrastructure and environmental projects, the company is part of a leading European group and benefits from a collaborative and innovative approach across all business units.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a highly experienced IT professional with a proven track record in IT service delivery, system integration, cybersecurity, and team development. You will take full responsibility for managing internal IT operations while aligning digital solutions with strategic business goals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting future business growth.

Head of IT Salary & Benefits

• Company bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Opportunity to shape the IT strategy of a well-established organisation
• Full-time permanent position based in Henfield with hybrid working potential

Head of IT Job Overview

• Lead and manage the business’s IT function across infrastructure, applications, support services, cybersecurity, and systems integration
• Develop and implement strategic IT initiatives to enhance business efficiency, resilience, and digital transformation
• Oversee daily IT operations, service desk performance, incident resolution, and change control in line with defined SLAs
• Ensure data security, GDPR compliance, and business continuity planning are embedded and maintained
• Act as the primary point of contact for group IT functions to ensure consistency with wider enterprise systems
• Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and contracts, ensuring value for money and performance against KPIs
• Champion continuous improvement and innovative technology solutions that support operational efficiency
• Lead internal software development initiatives and deliver successful system integrations
• Collaborate with department heads to assess and address business needs through tailored IT solutions
• Serve as the organisation’s GDPR lead, managing data protection practices and governance
• Provide direct support to end users and maintain a high level of service delivery

Head of IT Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 10–15 years’ IT experience, including 5+ years in senior IT leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of IT service management frameworks (ITIL) and supporting tools
• Familiarity with ERP, CRM and construction management platforms
• Deep understanding of governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and data compliance (GDPR, UKDPA)
• Experience in budget ownership, commercial vendor negotiation, and systems integration projects
• Proven leadership and people management skills with a focus on high-quality IT service delivery
• Full UK driving licence

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced IT leader to take full ownership of a business-critical function and play a strategic role in modernising and supporting a successful infrastructure-focused contractor.