Head of IT & Security

Experis Scotland; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Professional development

Strategic business impact

Job summary

Experis Scotland is seeking a Head of Technology & Information Security to own cyber security, IT infrastructure and digital transformation within a UK organisation. This leadership role blends strategic input with hands-on oversight to shape the technology roadmap and strengthen security posture.

You will lead cyber security strategy (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST CSF), oversee cloud services, security tooling and AI governance, and manage IT service delivery and key projects.

Qualifications

• Senior IT or information security leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks and information assurance.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cyber security strategy, including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and NIST CSF.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud services and security tooling.
• Drive digital transformation, technology improvements and AI governance.
• Manage IT service delivery, suppliers and key technology projects.
• Lead and develop the IT team while working closely with senior leadership.

Skills

Cyber security leadership

Strategic IT leadership

Security frameworks

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Security tooling

Job description

Head of Technology & Information Security

I'm working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology leader to take ownership of cyber security, IT infrastructure and digital transformation within an established UK organisation.

This is a varied leadership role combining strategic influence with hands-on technical oversight, offering the opportunity to shape the organisation's technology roadmap and strengthen its security posture.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the cyber security strategy, including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and NIST CSF.
• Overseeing IT infrastructure, cloud services and security tooling.
• Driving digital transformation, technology improvements and AI governance.
• Managing IT service delivery, suppliers and key technology projects.
• Leading and developing the IT team while working closely with senior leadership.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a senior IT or information security leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks and information assurance.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and security technologies.
• A track record of delivering technology change and leading technical teams.

What's on offer?

• £6,000 annual car allowance.
• Additional benefits and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to influence technology strategy and make a real business impact.