Head Of It, Consultancy - Scale Up

Page Personnel; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel seeks a Head of IT in High Wycombe to define and deliver the organisation's IT strategy, aligning technology with business goals and growth plans.

You will lead infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms and end-user technology, ensuring secure, reliable, scalable services while managing budgets and external partners. This role requires strong cyber security and governance expertise, and experience with ISO 27001 and ISMS frameworks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading an internal IT department or technology function.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, cloud services, networking and workplace technology.
• Proven track record developing IT strategies, operational frameworks and security controls.
• Solid knowledge of cyber security principles, risk management and data governance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, supplier management and project delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the organisation's IT strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business goals and future growth plans.
• Provide leadership across infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, business systems and end-user technology.
• Ensure technology services remain secure, reliable, scalable and cost-effective.
• Lead internal cyber security, governance and risk management programmes.
• Oversee access management, vulnerability remediation, data protection and security compliance.
• Maintain and enhance business continuity, disaster recovery and backup capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes through technology, automation and AI-driven solutions.
• Manage IT budgets, procurement activities and relationships with external technology partners.
• Drive continuous improvement across the internal technology estate.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Cloud services

Networking

Workplace technology

Cyber security

Azure

Security controls

ISO 27001

ISMS

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ITIL

CISSP

CISM

Tools

Azure

Endpoint management

Identity management

Backup & recovery tooling

Job description

• Head of IT - Driving Operations, Cyber Security and Change

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Professional Services sector in High Wycombe.

Job Description

• Define and deliver the organisation's IT strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business goals and future growth plans.
• Provide leadership across infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, business systems and end-user technology.
• Ensure technology services remain secure, reliable, scalable and cost-effective.
• Lead internal cyber security, governance and risk management programmes.
• Oversee access management, vulnerability remediation, data protection and security compliance.
• Maintain and enhance business continuity, disaster recovery and backup capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes through technology, automation and AI-driven solutions.
• Manage IT budgets, procurement activities and relationships with external technology partners.
• Drive continuous improvement across the internal technology estate.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Head Of IT' should have:

• Demonstrable experience leading an internal IT department or technology function.
• Strong technical expertise across Microsoft 365, cloud services, networking, infrastructure and workplace technology.
• Proven track record of developing IT strategies, operational frameworks and security controls.
• Solid knowledge of cyber security principles, risk management and data governance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, supplier management and project delivery experience.
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance business needs and technology investment.
• Experience with Azure, endpoint management, device security and identity management solutions.
• Understanding of security and compliance standards such as ISO 27001 and ISMS frameworks.
• Experience creating and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery programmes.
• Professional certifications such as ITIL, CISSP, CISM or similar are advantageous.
• Exposure to technology transformation, automation and AI implementation initiatives.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Head Of IT position based in High Wycombe.
• Salary of £80,000 to £100,000, dependent on the level of experience.

Head of IT, Consultancy - Scale up High Wycombe, England