Head of IT

Ashdown Group; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdown Group is seeking an accomplished Head of IT to lead the organisation's IT infrastructure and operational services from a fully office-based site in the UK. Reporting to the CTO, you will oversee a technology environment supporting thousands of users and guide a team of five infrastructure specialists.

You will manage the MSP relationship and other technology suppliers, ensuring service levels, cost control and value delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading large IT infrastructure environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing MSPs and technology suppliers.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server, Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Office-based role requiring reliable delivery and security posture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure and operational services.
• Lead an infrastructure team of five and coordinate projects.
• Manage MSP relationship, contracts and cost control.
• Ensure IT services meet business needs with strong security.

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

Stakeholder management

MSP management

Contract & cost control

IT security

Vendor management

Tools

Windows Server

Azure

Microsoft 365

Networks & security

Job description

A successful business is looking for an accomplished Head of IT to take responsibility for its IT infrastructure and operational services. Please note this role is fully office based, 5 days per week.

Reporting to the CTO you will oversee a technology environment supporting approximately 6,000 users. You will lead an infrastructure team of five and take responsibility for ensuring the effective delivery, performance, security and ongoing development of the organisation's IT services.

A key part of the role will involve managing the relationship with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and other technology suppliers, ensuring service levels are maintained, issues are resolved effectively and the organisation receives value from its technology investments. You will also identify opportunities to improve infrastructure, service delivery and operational efficiency, while ensuring IT services continue to meet the needs of the wider business.

The successful candidate will have proven strategic capabilities and a track record of managing large IT infrastructure environments. Youl will have a strong understanding of Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Azure and Microsoft 365, alongside network infrastructure and security.

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to manage third-party suppliers, oversee contracts, control costs and ensure consistently high standards of service delivery. You will be commercially astute, technically credible and comfortable balancing day-to-day operational responsibilities with longer-term IT improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT leader to take ownership of a large and varied infrastructure environment within an established organisation.