Head of Information Technology

McCabe & Barton; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McCabe & Barton is seeking a Senior IT leader for a Financial Services organisation in London. You will set technology strategy, governance, and roadmaps; advise the Executive Team; and deliver measurable value with hands-on delivery.

The role blends strategic roadmapping with operational leadership, managing MSPs and internal teams, ensuring cyber security, business continuity, and AI governance, within a hybrid work pattern (3 days in office).

Qualifications

• Senior IT leadership experience across IT Director/Head of IT levels.
• Proven ability to develop technology strategies, roadmaps, governance frameworks, and investment plans.
• Experience leading technology transformation programmes and operational improvements.
• Experience operating at Executive or Board level with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage MSPs, suppliers, and outsourced technology providers.
• Establish PMO with governance, reporting, and benefits tracking.
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational accountability.
• Support digital adoption and technology-enabled business change.
• Lead small internal teams with MSP partners and specialists.
• Understand cyber security frameworks, controls, governance.
• Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Incident response planning and IT service management.
• Knowledge of technology risk management and compliance requirements.
• Understand AI, automation, and emerging tech governance.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Governance & policy

Vendor management

Cyber security

Disaster recovery planning

Incident response

AI governance

Education

ITIL certification

CISSP

CISM

PMP

Prince2

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

SharePoint

Purview

Entra ID

Salesforce CRM

AI tools

Job description

Financial Services 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 where you will provide strategic leadership and hands on delivery. You will need to be equally comfortable in setting roadmaps and rolling up your sleeves.

• 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, Purview, 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
• AI tools and technologies (awareness and adoption)

Ideal Candidate

This role suits someone who:

• Has broad IT leadership experience across infrastructure, security, SaaS within a Financial Services organisation
• Thrives working independently
• Enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery
• Strong stakeholder management skills to gain buy you in across the business
• 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