Head of IT

REDWOOD PUBLISHING RECRUITMENT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in central London is seeking a Head of IT to lead and shape their technology function. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in IT, particularly within a healthcare environment, with strong cybersecurity knowledge and leadership skills. Responsibilities include developing IT strategy, managing a team, and ensuring compliance and continuity. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous salary

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years in a senior IT role.
• Experience in a medical/healthcare environment desirable.
• Excellent decision maker with strong cyber security awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the IT strategy and roadmap.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the IT team.
• Ensure cybersecurity and business continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Certification in relevant technologies (Microsoft, ITIL)

Tools

Network infrastructure knowledge

Computer systems

Job description

Our client is a respected private healthcare provider and publisher of a highly respected medical journal, with healthcare clinics across the UK, renowned for innovation, research‑led practice, and exceptional patient care, and growing!

This role will be based at their well‑known central London clinic.

They are seeking a highly experienced strategic and versatile, hands‑on Head of IT to lead the technology function, shape IT strategy, and oversee the infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across all sites, streamline systems and advise the business in relation to efficiencies.

You will manage the IT team, collaborate with senior stakeholders, as well as third‑party suppliers, and ensure systems are robust, secure, and future‑ready. Working in a focused private medical clinic environment you will combine robust technical and cybersecurity expertise with deep awareness of clinical workflows, regulatory obligations, and patient data sensitivity, while also being a strategic leader capable of modernising systems across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation’s IT strategy and roadmap.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT professionals.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, software, hardware, and Service Desk operations.
• Ensure cybersecurity, GDPR compliance, and business continuity.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver technology solutions that enhance efficiency and patient experience.
• Manage budgets, IT procurement, and vendor/third‑party relationships.
• Travelling to UK sites as issues require.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced IT professional with a minimum of 8+ years in a senior IT role, certified in relevant technologies (Microsoft, ITIL, Cybersecurity, or equivalent), with a strong working knowledge of computer systems and network infrastructure. Experience of working in a similar role in a medical/healthcare environment would be highly desirable along with strong leadership, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills. You will be methodical and an excellent decision maker with strong cyber security awareness.

This role offers a generous salary, and company benefits and for further information, please send your CV and a short cover note to: [e-mail].