Head of IT

Tenth Revolution Group; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £95k

Benefits package

Excellent progression prospects

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group is seeking a proven Head of IT to lead the technology function for a growing multinational manufacturing business. You will define and deliver the IT strategy, ensuring secure, scalable services that support growth and digital transformation across sites in the UK and beyond.

You will head a team of IT professionals, drive AI automation and Power Platform initiatives, and coordinate with stakeholders at executive level to shape the organisation's technology roadmap.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Head of IT/Senior IT Manager roles.
• Experience implementing Dynamics 365 Business Central/ERP systems.
• Experience with AI automation solutions to improve efficiency (Power Platform preferred).
• Experience managing IT in Manufacturing/Production environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the IT roadmap aligned to business objectives.
• Lead digital transformation, systems integration and automation initiatives.
• Oversee IT operations, infrastructure, cloud services, business continuity and service delivery.
• Manage IT projects, suppliers, contracts and technology budgets.
• Build a high-performing IT team and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

IT strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Digital transformation

Automation

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power Platform

Job description

Head of IT

I am actively seeking an experienced Head of IT to lead and develop the technology function within a growing, multi-national manufacturing business.

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for defining and delivering the organisation’s IT strategy, ensuring secure, reliable and scalable technology services that support business growth, operational efficiency and digital transformation. You will lead a team of IT professionals while working closely with stakeholders across the business to identify opportunities for innovation, automation and process improvement.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Developing and executing the IT roadmap aligned to business objectives.
• Leading digital transformation, systems integration and automation initiatives.
• Driving the ongoing development and optimisation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and associated 3rd party integrations (eg. Tasklet)
• Overseeing IT operations, infrastructure, cloud services, business continuity and service delivery.
• Managing IT projects, suppliers, contracts and technology budgets.
• Building a high-performing IT team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Suitable candidates will be able to provide:

• A proven track record as Head of IT/ Senior IT Manager; leading IT application and infrastructure functions
• Dynamics 365 Business Central/ ERP system implementation and improvement experience
• Experience implementing AI automation solutions to drive business efficiency (Power Platform familiarity preferable)
• Experience managing IT within a Manufacturing/ Production environment (preferable)
• Expertise and understanding across wider Microsoft technology landscape; coordinating digital transformation programmes and initiatives
• Demonstrable experience in the development and delivery of a strategic IT roadmap and digital transformation initiatives
• Strong communication/ stakeholder engagement to executive level.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape the technology strategy of a growing organisation, delivering meaningful business change through innovation, leadership and modern technology solutions.

The role operates a hybrid working model, with client HQ in Lincolnshire, and other sites across the UK - with regular travel expected; project phase dependant.

Whats on offer?

• Exciting opportunity to design and drive IT/ business application roadmap in a forward thinking environment
• Strong starting salary up to £95k (experience dependant)
• Excellent company benefits package scheme
• Fantastic progression prospects