Head of IT

Agincare; Castletown; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light discount

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company pension

Staff incentives

Training and career development

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a senior IT leader to shape the technology roadmap for a growing care organisation. The Head of IT will drive strategy, secure operations, and enable business growth across 150+ locations and 1,500 users.

Based at the Portland head office, you’ll lead an in-house team of eight, overseeing security, governance and strategic projects. The role requires strong experience with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, plus a track record of cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience leading an IT function within a growing organisation.
• Strong strategic vision for IT aligned with business growth.
• Hands-on with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and security controls.
• Experience integrating multiple external business applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the IT strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead and develop the IT team and oversee day‑to‑day IT services.
• Manage Microsoft 365/SharePoint environments and access controls.
• Oversee cybersecurity, governance, and compliance with standards.
• Lead technology projects from concept through delivery within budget and timelines.
• Manage supplier performance, SLAs, and relationships with MSPs.

Skills

IT leadership

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Cybersecurity

Budget management

Tools

MS365 admin

MS SharePoint

Job description

Package Description

Are you an experienced IT leader looking for a senior opportunity where you can shape the future of technology within a growing organisation?

Package Description

Are you an experienced IT leader looking for a senior opportunity where you can shape the future of technology within a growing organisation?
Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise and leadership skills to develop an IT function that supports business growth, improves operational efficiency and enables colleagues to deliver outstanding services?
Would you thrive in a role where you can make a real difference by ensuring technology is secure, reliable and aligned with the needs of a growing care organisation?
If so, we would love to hear from you.

What’s On Offer

• A salary of £65,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience.
• Full-time office-based role at our Head Office in Portland, Dorset.
• Fully funded training and career development opportunities.
• Blue Light discount package, offering superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing support for employees and their families.
• Company pension scheme.
• Staff appreciation incentives, including opportunities to win vouchers, holidays and additional annual leave.

About The Role

As Head of IT, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the organisation’s IT strategy across more than 150 locations and 1,500 users, ensuring technology supports operational delivery, business growth and future transformation.

Based at our Head Office in Portland, Dorset, this is a full-time office-based leadership role where you will provide direction to an in-house IT team of eight, oversee service delivery and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business needs and deliver effective technology solutions.

The role combines strategic leadership with operational responsibility, including ownership of the Microsoft 365 and SharePoint environments, ensuring they remain secure, effective and aligned with organisational requirements.

You Will

• Develop and deliver an IT strategy aligned with the organisation’s objectives, supporting growth, digital transformation and continuous improvement.
• Lead, support and develop the IT team, providing clear direction, mentorship and guidance while ensuring the effective delivery of day-to-day IT services across the organisation.
• Have strong practical experience of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, including the day-to-day management, administration, configuration, user access, permissions and optimisation of these platforms.
• Have experience managing the integration of multiple external company-wide business applications
• Ensure IT systems and services remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose through effective cybersecurity measures, governance frameworks, policies and compliance with relevant standards.
• Lead technology projects and transformation initiatives from concept through to implementation, managing resources, budgets, risks, timelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external technology partners, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), managing supplier performance, contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and service improvements.
• Monitor IT performance, identify opportunities for improvement and manage the IT budget effectively, ensuring technology investment delivers value and supports organisational priorities.

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.