Head of IT Infrastructure

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm seeks a Head of IT Infrastructure to oversee global infrastructure services in a hybrid role based in London. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for IT operations, develop performance metrics, and ensure quality from external vendors. This is ideal for hands-on leaders experienced within dynamic IT environments who thrive in a mission-driven atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in financial services or mission-driven organization.
• Strong knowledge of IT Infrastructure technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of seven across core IT infrastructure functions.
• Oversee daily IT operations including networks and servers.
• Manage third-party service providers for quality delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience in IT Infrastructure

Knowledge of Azure

Knowledge of M365

Knowledge of Sharepoint

Knowledge of Cisco

Familiarity with ITIL

Familiarity with Agile

Familiarity with DevOps

Familiarity with Prince2 principles

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Head of IT Infrastructure – Investment Management

Permanent/London/Hybrid

An investment management organisation is seeking a Head of IT Infrastructure to lead the global delivery and oversight of infrastructure services. This role reports to the Head of IT Production and manages a small team across Networks, Unified Comms, Azure, AV, and M365.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of seven across core infrastructure functions.
• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including networks, servers, procurement, backup/recovery, and performance monitoring.
• Develop infrastructure performance metrics and drive operational improvements.
• Manage third-party service providers and ensure quality of delivery.
• Collaborate with IT and Security leadership on strategy and standards.
• Support international sites and provide resourcing for wider tech projects.

Skills & Experience:

• Prior leadership experience in IT Infrastructure, ideally in financial services or a mission-driven organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Azure, M365, Sharepoint and Cisco.
• Confident communicator with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Familiar with ITIL, Agile, DevOps, and Prince2 principles.
• Track record of managing external vendors and global environments.

A hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven IT environment.