Head of IT & Digital

Akkodis; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Head of IT to lead their technology strategy and oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience with Microsoft technologies, and a proven track record in IT management. This role involves mentoring a team, managing budgets, and shaping the digital strategy while ensuring a hybrid cloud environment. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to shape IT strategy

Combination of technical influence with strategic leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an IT leadership role.
• Solid background in Microsoft technologies (Azure, Office 365).
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals.
• Oversee a Microsoft hybrid cloud environment.
• Provide hands-on technical support.
• Shape and deliver digital strategy.
• Manage IT budgets and supplier relationships.
• Drive improvements in cybersecurity and governance.

Skills

IT leadership

Microsoft technologies

Cloud environment management

Budget management

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established organisation undergoing exciting digital change, is seeking a Head of IT to take ownership of their technology strategy and day-to-day operations. This is a leadership role that blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic oversight, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact across the business.

The Role

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and development.
• Oversee a Microsoft hybrid cloud environment, ensuring resilience, scalability, and security.
• Provide hands-on technical support where necessary, acting as an escalation point for the team.
• Shape and deliver the organisation\'s digital strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage IT budgets, procurement, and supplier relationships to maximise value and efficiency.
• Drive improvements in cybersecurity, compliance, and governance.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to support technology-enabled growth and transformation.

The Person

We\'re looking for a strong leader who combines technical depth with commercial awareness.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in an IT leadership role (Head of IT, IT Manager, or similar).
• A solid background in Microsoft technologies (Azure, Office 365, Windows Server) within hybrid cloud environments.
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with practical, hands-on involvement.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience of managing direct reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Flexibility to be on-site at least 3 days per week.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A genuine opportunity to shape IT strategy within a supportive organisation.
• A role that combines hands-on technical influence with strategic leadership.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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