Head of Information Technology

McCabe & Barton; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McCabe & Barton in London seeks a senior IT leader to shape technology strategy, governance and service delivery across the organisation. You will develop roadmaps, advise the Executive Team, and ensure decisions deliver measurable value in a lean, MSP-supported environment.

This role requires senior experience, MSP governance, and expertise in cyber security, risk management, and AI governance. You will balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational accountability and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Senior IT leadership with executive-level influence.
• Experience managing MSPs and external providers.
• Proven track record delivering technology strategy and roadmaps.
• Cyber security governance and risk management experience.
• Experience with AI governance and related frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology strategy, governance, and service delivery across the organisation.
• Develop clear technology roadmaps and provide trusted executive advice.
• Ensure technology decisions deliver measurable value in a lean, MSP-supported environment.
• Oversee MSPs, suppliers, and outsourced technology providers and PMO functions.
• Drive cyber security governance, business continuity and incident response planning.
• Influence senior stakeholders and operate at executive/board level.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive influence

IT governance

Risk management

Cyber security

PMO leadership

Incident response

AI governance

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Salesforce CRM

Entra ID

Job description

Investor-Backed Global Organisation | London | Permanent, Hybrid (3 days in office)

The Role

Lead technology strategy, governance, and service delivery across the organisation. You'll develop clear technology roadmaps, provide trusted advice to the Executive Team, and ensure technology decisions deliver measurable value. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic direction with pragmatic operational oversight in a lean, MSP-supported environment.

• Senior IT leadership (IT Director, Head of IT, Technology Director, or CIO level)
• Proven ability to develop technology strategies, roadmaps, governance frameworks, and investment plans
• Experience leading technology transformation programmes and operational improvement initiatives
• Established track record operating at Executive or Board level, influencing senior stakeholders

Operational & Delivery Management

• Experience managing MSPs, suppliers, and outsourced technology service providers
• Established PMO function: effective project governance, reporting, and benefits tracking
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational accountability
• Experience supporting digital adoption and driving technology-enabled business change
• Proven capability managing small internal teams supported by MSP partners and specialists
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, controls, and governance
• Experience developing and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Competency in incident response planning and IT service management
• Knowledge of technology risk management and compliance requirements
• Understanding of AI, automation, and emerging technology governance

Technical Knowledge

• Microsoft 365 ecosystem: Teams, SharePoint, Entra ID, and related services
• Cloud platforms, SaaS, and end-user computing environments
• Workplace technology, office networks, and collaboration tools
• Salesforce CRM and wider business application management
• Background in non-profit, investment, or financial services sectors
• Experience supporting research-led, knowledge-based, or international teams
• Proven track record improving Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams adoption
• Experience leading responsible AI adoption and governance initiatives
• Professional certifications: ITIL, CISSP, CISM, PMP, Prince2, or equivalent