Head of IT

Coburg Banks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sporting organization seeks a Head of IT to oversee its IT infrastructure and digital platform management. This hybrid role requires strong leadership and technical skills, with a focus on vendor management and cybersecurity. The successful candidate will be pivotal in developing strategies that align with organizational goals and ensure optimal IT operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT leadership roles.
• Hands-on knowledge of networking, hardware, software, and web technologies.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of information technology and digital platform management.
• Directly manage and implement key aspects of IT operations and digital solutions.
• Develop and execute IT and website strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

IT leadership

Vendor management

Cybersecurity principles

Networking

Web technologies

Job description

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Role: Head of IT

Location: Hybrid, Hammersmith, London - Tuesday/Wednesday

You will be working for a sporting world governing body that manages sailing events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

As the Head of IT and Digital Infrastructure, you will oversee all aspects of information technology and digital platform management within the organization.

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong leadership skills to ensure that the organization’s IT infrastructure and online presence are optimized to support its objectives.

This is a hands-on leadership role, and the successful candidate will directly manage and implement key aspects of IT operations and digital solutions, alongside leading the overall strategy.

You will be the sole IT person in the organization, so hands-on technical skills are essential. Their IT and website are outsourced, so experience in vendor and supplier management is also required.

What are we looking for:

• Proven experience in IT leadership roles, managing IT infrastructure and website development/transition projects.
• Hands-on knowledge of networking, hardware, software, and web technologies, with the ability to assess and recommend solutions.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, with experience implementing security measures.
• Excellent vendor management skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker capable of developing and executing IT and website strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Note: We are looking to recruit quickly, so a notice period of no more than one month is preferred.