Head of IT Infrastructure & Security (Hybrid)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Competitive pension contributions

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Buy up to 5 days annual leave

Zusammenfassung

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an IT Infrastructure and Security Lead to own and evolve the organisation's technology infrastructure, cyber security, disaster recovery and governance. This senior role combines hands-on management with strategic oversight in a hybrid setting, including line management of the IT & Facilities Officer and budget accountability.

You will shape security standards, manage cloud and on‑prem environments such as Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, drive AI

Qualifikationen

• Information security qualification from IASME or ISC2.
• Experience leading IT infrastructure and security at senior level.
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers and contracts.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement infrastructure and security strategies and a technology roadmap.
• Own the technical information security strategy, controls and GDPR technical implementation.
• Carry out senior technical configuration and administration of Microsoft 365/E5, Entra ID and SharePoint.
• Own network architecture and the design, operation and optimisation of networks, storage and cloud platforms.
• Own IT disaster recovery and technology continuity arrangements.
• Lead incident response for security incidents and major IT outages.
• Lead Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification and annual renewal.
• Own the IT budget, capital planning, software licensing costs and supplier strategy, including contract negotiations.
• Hold the outsourced helpdesk to SLA and oversee incident, request, problem and escalation processes.
• Line manage the IT & Facilities Officer and lead the IT and Facilities function.
• Oversee the facilities function, including premises, contractors, landlord relationships, health and safety and fire safety compliance.
• Jointly own the AI strategy with the Culture and Operations Director and lead its rollout, including tool selection and governance.

Kenntnisse

Senior IT leadership

Cloud infrastructure

Budget management

Facilities oversight

Contract negotiations

Ausbildung

IASME / ISC2 information security qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

SharePoint

Jobbeschreibung

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an IT Infrastructure and Security Lead to own and evolve the organisation's technology infrastructure, cyber security, disaster recovery and governance. This senior role combines hands-on management with strategic oversight in a hybrid setting, including line management of the IT & Facilities Officer and budget accountability.

You will shape security standards, manage cloud and on‑prem environments such as Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, drive AI