Head of IT

CV Screen Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

CV Screen Ltd in Harrow, Middlesex, seeks a Head of IT to shape the group's technology strategy and lead a small-house IT team. This office-based role offers some flexibility and a clear path to senior influence across multiple divisions.

You will own cybersecurity, risk management, GDPR compliance, and oversee infrastructure, cloud services, and MSP relationships, ensuring secure, scalable systems and timely delivery of IT projects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior IT leadership.
• Experience with infrastructure, cloud and enterprise systems (M365, Sophos, Veeam, Mimecast).
• Cybersecurity expertise and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the IT strategy, advising senior leadership on technology risks and investment.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of three, building a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Oversee infrastructure, networks and systems, keeping services secure, resilient and scalable.
• Own cybersecurity, compliance and accreditations, including GDPR, incident response and business continuity.
• Manage the MSP and other suppliers, negotiating contracts and delivering IT projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Senior IT leadership

IT strategy

Team leadership

Infrastructure & cloud

Cybersecurity & risk management

Tools

M365

Sophos

Veeam

Mimecast

Job description

Head of IT

Harrow - Office based with some flexibility

Salary £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits

On behalf of a well-established, award-winning construction services group operating across the UK. Based in Harrow, this senior role is office based with some flexibility and offers £85,000 plus bonus and benefits. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will shape the group's technology strategy and lead a small in-house IT team, ensuring technology supports a growing, multi-division business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT leader to take real ownership and make a visible impact at senior level.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set and drive the IT strategy, advising senior leadership on technology risks and investment
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of three, building a collaborative, high-performing culture
• Oversee infrastructure, networks and systems, keeping services secure, resilient and scalable
• Own cybersecurity, compliance and accreditations, including GDPR, incident response and business continuity
• Manage the MSP and other suppliers, negotiating contracts and delivering IT projects on time and within budget

What Experience is Required

• A proven track record in a senior IT leadership role
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, cloud and enterprise systems, ideally including M365, Sophos, Veeam and Mimecast
• Expertise in cybersecurity and risk management, plus the flexibility to respond to issues outside normal working hours when needed

Salary & Benefits

£85,000 plus bonus and a company benefits package.

Location

Harrow, Middlesex. The role is office based with some flexibility, and it is an easy commute from Wembley, Pinner, Stanmore, Edgware, Ruislip, Northwood, Kenton and Watford.

Alternate Job Titles

IT Director, IT Manager, Head of Technology, Head of IT Infrastructure & Security