Head of IT

Comtecs Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the construction industry is seeking a Head of IT to lead IT strategy and digital transformation. This role involves overseeing IT systems, security governance, and managing a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates have significant IT leadership experience and a degree in a related field. The role is hybrid with a salary of £95k - £110k plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Significant IT leadership experience at a senior level.
• Experience in enterprise IT management and systems integration.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT Strategy and Digital Transformation programmes.
• Manage all IT systems including Applications and Infrastructure.
• Oversee IT Security and Governance policies.

Skills

IT leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder engagement

ITIL processes

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Azure Cloud

Job description

Overview

Head of IT / Head of Information Systems - IT Strategy, Technology Leadership, Line Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance; Management oversight of: Infrastructure/Cloud, Datacentre, Service Delivery, Applications, ERP, Security, Vendor Management, Programme Management; ITIL. Permanent, East Kent / Hybrid (3/2). £95k - £110k +Bonus +Benefits (Negotiable of experience).

Head of IT / Head of Information Systems required by leading organisation within the heavy building materials, logistics and construction industry.

Responsibilities

• IT Strategy, Digital Transformation, IT Programmes and the evolution of the IT environment
• Oversight of the design, delivery and management of all IT systems inc Applications, Infrastructure (Desktop, Server inc Datacentre, Cloud, Networks etc)
• Service Delivery, ITIL processes and support for a mid-sized national userbase
• IT Security and Governance inc InfoSec Policy and Procedure
• Senior level business stakeholder engagement and advisory
• Line and subsequent matrix management of a multi-disciplinary team
• Budgetary management and reporting
• Vendor selection and management including contract management

Candidate profile

• Significant experience gained in IT leadership roles at a senior level with overall
• Strong leadership and management oversight experience of a small teams of Infrastructure, Application Support, Service Delivery and Project / Programme Management functions
• Vendor and departmental budgetary management responsibility
• Proven experience in enterprise IT management, systems integration, cybersecurity, and digital transformation (ERP/CRM/Azure Cloud, Networks etc)
• Hands-on senior level Programme and Project Management expertise
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and compliance standards.
• Experience managing IT operations across multiple sites or business units is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field
• ITIL awareness and Change Management

Additional information

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-established leader in the construction industry during a time of operational change; you will be instrumental in leading and shaping the IT / IS environment over many years to come. You will need a driving license and car to reach the company's head offices.

Easily commutable from Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Ramsgate, Deal, Folkestone, Dover, Faversham, Thanet or Ashford, Kent.