Head Of IT

Redmore Recruitment limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Redmore Recruitment Limited based in Bristol is seeking a Head of IT to take full ownership of a growing technology estate within a regulated environment. Reporting to the CEO, you will shape strategy while leading day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure, security and compliance.

This hands-on leader will manage budgets, suppliers and complex projects, ensuring risk management, resilience and continuous improvement across the tech stack.

Qualifications

• Extensive IT operations, systems engineering and infra management.
• Proven track record in leading and mentoring IT teams.
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS and hybrid infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Intune.
• Strong networking fundamentals.
• Practical cybersecurity experience.
• Experience in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers, contracts and technology budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure, networks and cloud architecture.
• Lead on-premise and cloud environments including AWS.
• Manage identity and device management with Entra ID and Intune.
• Strengthen cybersecurity, EDR and SIEM capabilities.
• Ensure information security, GDPR compliance and regulatory standards.
• Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Define IT strategy, roadmap and budget management.
• Develop and mentor the internal IT team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

Skills

IT operations

IT leadership

AWS

Hybrid infrastructure

Entra ID/Intune

Networking

Cybersecurity

Regulated environments

Job description

Role: Head of IT

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive Salary £90k circa DOE + Benefits

Hours: Full Time - 40 Hours per Week (Monday to Friday) - Hybrid 3 days per week in office

We are recruiting for a Head of IT to take full ownership of a growing and evolving technology estate within a highly regulated environment. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a key role in shaping technology strategy whilst leading day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure, security and compliance.

This is not a role where you simply set the direction and delegate everything else.

We are looking for a hands-on technology leader who can move seamlessly from discussions around budgets, risk and future technology roadmaps to reviewing infrastructure, managing suppliers, strengthening cybersecurity and supporting complex technical projects when required.

The Role:

Based at our client's headquarters in Bristol, with an expected on-site presence of approximately three days per week, you will lead a small IT team and take responsibility for the entire technology function.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• IT infrastructure, networks and cloud architecture
• AWS and hybrid/on-premises environments
• Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and Microsoft Intune
• Cybersecurity, EDR and SIEM platforms
• Information security, UK GDPR and regulatory compliance
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• IT strategy, systems optimisation and application rationalisation
• Supplier management, contracts and technology budgets
• End-user support and access management
• Developing, mentoring and growing the internal IT team

Operating within a highly regulated and customer-focused environment, security, resilience and compliance are central to this role.

We are keen to speak with experienced IT professionals who can combine strategic leadership with strong technical expertise.

You will ideally have:

• Extensive experience across IT operations, systems engineering and infrastructure management
• Previous experience leading, developing and mentoring IT teams
• Strong hands-on knowledge of AWS and hybrid infrastructure environments
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune
• Strong networking fundamentals
• Practical cybersecurity experience
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments
• Proven experience managing third-party suppliers, contracts and technology budgets