Head of IT: Strategy, Security & Leadership

Uniting People Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting People Ltd is seeking a Head of Information Technology to strategically design, develop, and manage our IT infrastructure, applications, and security framework. This on-site Birmingham role requires a hands-on leader who can translate business ambitions into scalable technical solutions and ensure system uptime.

You will oversee the IT budget, vendor relationships, and a high-performing team, driving a security-first data culture, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years IT experience with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven track record scaling IT infrastructure in a growing business.
• Deep technical proficiency across modern cloud ecosystems (AWS/Azure).
• Strong cybersecurity knowledge, threat mitigation, and vulnerability management.
• Excellent communication skills with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the IT roadmap aligned to business goals.
• Translate business needs into scalable technical specifications.
• Oversee annual IT budget and vendor relationships.
• Maintain high availability and performance of core platforms.
• Lead security, DR, and compliance with GDPR and ISO standards.

Skills

IT leadership

Cloud expertise

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Vendor management

Tools

AWS

Azure

Enterprise apps

Job description

Uniting People Ltd is seeking a Head of Information Technology to strategically design, develop, and manage our IT infrastructure, applications, and security framework. This on-site Birmingham role requires a hands-on leader who can translate business ambitions into scalable technical solutions and ensure system uptime.

You will oversee the IT budget, vendor relationships, and a high-performing team, driving a security-first data culture, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across