Head of IT: Operations, Transformation & Security

Context Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Context Recruitment is seeking a strategic Head of IT to lead enterprise-wide technology services across applications, infrastructure and service management in a dynamic growth environment.

The role reports to the Group IT Director and focuses on delivering secure, resilient, and business-aligned technology while guiding digital transformation, M&A integration and continuous improvement across the technology estate.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading IT Operations, Infrastructure, Applications and Service Management.
• Strong experience managing outsourced IT service providers and vendor relationships.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions and business integrations.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud technologies, enterprise applications and modern workplace platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the operational IT strategy in line with wider business objectives.
• Ensure reliable, secure and scalable IT services across the organisation.
• Lead major incident, problem and service management activities.
• Oversee enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms and end-user technologies.
• Drive continual service improvement through measurable KPIs and SLAs.
• Manage IT operational budgets, supplier relationships and commercial contracts.
• Lead technology due diligence and integration activities for mergers and acquisitions.
• Support digital transformation programmes including automation, AI adoption and modern workplace initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory and security standards including ISO 27001, ISO 42001, Cyber Essentials Plus and GDPR.
• Develop, mentor and inspire a high-performing technology team.

Skills

IT leadership

IT Operations

Cloud technologies

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Tools

ITIL

PRINCE2

TOGAF

MSP

Job description

Context Recruitment is seeking a strategic Head of IT to lead enterprise-wide technology services across applications, infrastructure and service management in a dynamic growth environment.

The role reports to the Group IT Director and focuses on delivering secure, resilient, and business-aligned technology while guiding digital transformation, M&A integration and continuous improvement across the technology estate.