Head of IT in Redditch)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Life insurance

Job summary

Amco is seeking a Head of IT to drive technological advancement for our customers and team. Based at our Redditch site, you will lead a small IT team, oversee day-to-day operations, and develop strategic roadmaps for technology development.

You will manage IT projects, ensure high availability, security, and compliance, and collaborate with senior management to align technology with business goals. The role demands 5+ years of IT leadership in fast-paced environments and a hands-on approach to

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading an IT department in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily IT operations ensuring high availability and performance.

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

ITIL service management

Cyber security

Stakeholder management

Cloud services

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Head of IT

Location: Redditch

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time(40 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of IT to drive technological advancement for our customers and our team.

Amco is a £60m turnover, Redditch based, global logistics specialist across 4 sites, providing supply chain solutions that support the critical movement of goods worldwide by road, sea, air, and rail. We serve a wide range of industries, including electronics, food, and industrial, and are also specialists in automotive parts logistics, working closely with luxury vehicle manufacturers.

Technology is a core enabler of our business, and we invest consistently to build on our capabilities, serve our customers and team, and remain at the leading edge of innovation in a competitive market.

Leading a small team of specialists, the Head of IT will oversee our day-to-day internal systems, collaborate with the Senior Management team and Directors to ensure smooth operations, and develop strategic road maps for technology development. The role will also involve overseeing key projects and driving innovation across the business.

Key focus areas are Service Delivery, Digitalisation, AI & Information Security

IT Operations & Service Delivery

• Oversee the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring high availability and performance of systems and services
• Manage IT support, infrastructure, and service delivery across the organisation
• Ensure SLAs and KPIs are met, driving continuous improvement in service quality
• Act as an escalation point for service issues
• Provide technical guidance across infrastructure, cloud services, and security
• Ensure robust cyber security and compliance practices are in place

Strategy & Road mapping

• Own and deliver an IT road map that supports the businesses objectives
• Lead IT projects, including development, infrastructure upgrades, and integrations
• Identify opportunities for innovation, automation, efficiency and AI initiatives
• Manage budgets, vendors, and third-party relationships

Leadership & Operations

• Proven experience managing IT operations in a fast-paced organisation
• Experience running a busy IT service function managing multiple priorities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Demonstrable experience delivering IT strategies and road maps

About You

• You are driven by using technology to create positive business outcomes and you understand how important technology and systems are to successful business operations
• 5 years+ of experience leading an IT department and team management
• You’ll have worked in a logistics, manufacturing or similar fast paced environment where you’ve been subject to challenging deadlines and delivering technology that’s robust
• Deployed a service driven management approach using frameworks such as ITIL
• A strong understanding of support infrastructure and experience of business systems deployment and change
• Have a technical understanding that allows you to guide, challenge and arbitrate on technical & architectural decisions.
• Experience with the management of Microsoft 365 and cloud services
• A good understanding of cyber security best practice as well as IT governance
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication up to Board level

Why Us?

• We believe in taking great care of our team. When you join us at our AMCO Park head office in Redditch, you will enjoy:
• Time to Unwind: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Financial Perks: A Competitive Salary of £60-65k per annum, depending on experience, with Pension scheme
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare cash plans (covering dental, optical, and physio), digital access to GP appointments, and life insurance
• The Culture: A flat management structure where your voice is heard quickly, plus a packed social calendar of events!

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.