Head of IT and Innovation

Totum Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in London is seeking a part-time Head of IT & Innovation to explore new technologies and drive business improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal sector background and broad technical expertise, including infrastructure, cloud, and security. This flexible role requires 4 days a week, with 2-3 days in the office, allowing for a hands-on approach while managing outsourced support functions.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working within the legal sector.
• Broad technical experience in Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, AI, and Projects is essential.
• Experience in managing a Managed Service Provider (MSP) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the exploration of new technologies including automation and AI.
• Suggest improvements and enhancements across technology.
• Manage the outsourced support function while being technically hands-on.

Skills

Legal sector experience

Broad technical experience

Vendor Management

Job description

Head of IT & Innovation (part-time 4 days a week)

London

Boutique Law Firm

We are delighted to be launching a requirement for a small boutique law firm to recruit a part-time Head of IT and Innovation. The role will take the lead on exploring new technologies including automation and AI to drive the business forward and to suggest improvements and enhancements across technology.

The firm is less than 75 users and requires the Head of IT & Innovation to be technically hands‑on alongside managing the outsourced support function.

Part‑Time Requirement: 4 days per week (this can be flexible depending on personal arrangements), with 2-3 days in the office

Experience required:

• Must have a background working within the legal sector
• Broad technical experience including Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, AI and Projects
• Experience managing MSP, Vendor Management

Equal Opportunities
As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.