Head of Information Technology

Bennett & Game Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An established civil engineering contractor seeks a Head of IT to drive digital transformation and operational IT delivery. This hands-on leadership role demands significant experience in IT service delivery, system integration, and team development. The successful candidate will manage internal IT operations while aligning digital solutions with the company's strategic goals.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Car / Allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Opportunity to shape IT strategy

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' IT experience with 5+ years in senior IT leadership roles.
• Professional certifications like ITIL, ISO 27001, TOGAF, PRINCE2 desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IT service management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IT function across all business units.
• Develop strategic IT initiatives to enhance business efficiency.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and manage data security.

Skills

IT service delivery

Team development

Cybersecurity

System integration

Data security

Budget ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related discipline

Master's preferred

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 Information Technology Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Circa £75000 Competitive, dependent on experience
• Company bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Car / Allowance
• Pension 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 Information Technology 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 Information Technology 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
• Professional certifications desirable (e.g., ITIL, ISO 27001, TOGAF, PRINCE2)
• 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

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.