Head Of IT

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing UK-based organisation is seeking an experienced IT leader to oversee its IT services. This role involves responsibility for service delivery, engaging with stakeholders, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have a robust background in IT leadership, experience in dynamic settings, and strong communication skills. Join the team to lead the evolution of IT capabilities in an organization focused on digital and operational change.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT leadership roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in hands-on, evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Overall ownership of IT services and support within the UK.
• Improving IT service delivery and processes.
• Managing third-party IT providers and suppliers.

Skills

IT leadership

Stakeholder communication

Hands-on experience

Adaptability

Job description

A growing UK-based organisation is looking to appoint an experienced IT leader to take responsibility for its IT services and support the next phase of digital and operational change.

The role will focus on strengthening day-to-day IT service delivery, improving core IT service foundations, and acting as the main point of contact between the UK business, group IT teams, and external suppliers.

The role carries a high degree of autonomy, acting as the central point of ownership for IT services within the UK.

This role offers the chance to take a leading role in evolving the organisation's IT capability, moving from foundational IT services to a more mature, scalable capability, with scope to influence structure, priorities, and team growth.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Overall ownership of IT services and support within the UK
• Improving IT service delivery, processes, and controls
• Managing third-party IT providers and key suppliers
• Working closely with senior stakeholders on technology and change initiatives
• Supporting the ongoing development of the IT function as the organisation grows

Background and experience:

• Proven experience in IT leadership roles
• Comfortable operating in a hands‑on, evolving environment
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills
• Experience working within growing or changing organisations
• Exposure to working with centralised or group IT teams is beneficial

Further details will be shared as the process progresses.