Head of IT

Eligo Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Head of IT to lead its internal IT function in Central London. You will manage technical requirements primarily in a macOS environment, supporting about 70 staff. This hands-on senior role includes overseeing IT services, equipment management, and leading the IT team to ensure high-quality service. Candidates should possess strong technical project management skills and extensive experience with macOS. A passion for delivering excellent IT experiences is essential. The role offers benefits such as private healthcare and gym contributions.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Gym contribution

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing macOS environments.
• Proven ability in IT services and infrastructure design and management.
• Strong experience with externally hosted systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage all technical requirements for approximately 70 users.
• Provide day-to-day IT support for office-based and remote staff.
• Manage IT equipment, including laptops and mobile devices.

Skills

macOS

Strong communication and people management skills

ITIL certification or knowledge

Technical project management

Tools

Jamf

Cisco Meraki

Basic Linux

Scripting (Bash and Python)

Job description

Head of IT

Location : Central London (Office-based, Monday–Friday)

We are seeking an experienced Head of IT to lead and develop our internal IT function, supporting approximately 70 staff in a predominantly macOS environment. This is a senior, hands‑on role based in Central London, reporting directly to the CEO and contributing to strategic technology planning and decision‑making across the business.

The Role

As Head of IT, you will take full ownership of the organisation’s IT services, infrastructure, and user support. You will ensure systems, equipment, and processes are reliable, secure, and aligned with business needs, while leading and developing the IT team to deliver a high‑quality service.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage all technical requirements for approximately 70 users, primarily within a macOS environment
• Provide day‑to‑day IT support for office‑based and remote staff
• Manage all IT equipment, including laptops, mobile devices, and telephony systems
• Maintain and renew software and hardware contracts, ensuring best value and suitability
• Oversee IT services and infrastructure design, management, and improvement
• Liaise with the website team to ensure the company website remains current and optimised
• Ensure IT equipment, software, and working practices are effective, secure, and fit for purpose
• Lead and manage the IT team to deliver high‑quality infrastructure and support services

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience managing macOS environments
• Strong experience with externally hosted systems
• Proven ability in IT services and infrastructure design and management
• Experience with virtualisation technologies
• ITIL certification or strong ITIL knowledge
• Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM)
• Strong technical project management skills
• Excellent communication and people management skills

Technical Skills

• macOS
• Networking (DNS, DHCP)
• Basic Linux
• Jamf
• Cisco Meraki
• Scripting (Bash and Python)
• Firewalls, switches, and wireless access points
• Windows

Personal Attributes

• Strong work ethic and commitment to high standards
• Passion for delivering an excellent IT experience for users
• Proactive, reliable, and solutions‑focused approach

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Gym contribution

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.