Head of Technical Services

Muir Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive technology organization in Chester is looking for a Head of Technical Services to lead the technical strategy and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT leadership, particularly in cloud technologies and operational excellence. This role offers an excellent salary of £69,187 per annum and the chance to make a significant impact in shaping the future of technical services in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Great remuneration & benefits

Health & wellbeing support

Strong commitment to work/life balance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic planning and technical leadership.
• Experience with cloud technologies and cyber security.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the technical strategic plan.
• Ensure IT delivery maximizes capability and value for money.
• Champion operational excellence and foster a high-performing team culture.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, providing assurance and insight.
• Drive cloud technology and cyber security initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Head of Technical Services
£69,187 per annum
Chester - Agile Working
Full Time, Permanent

Join us as Head of Technical Services! Are you a visionary IT leader with a passion for strategic planning and a proven track record of delivering impactful results? Do you thrive in cloud technologies and excel at turning vision into value?

We're looking for an exceptional individual to step into our brand-new role of Head of Technical Services. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our Technical IT team, driving innovation and aligning our technical strategy with our corporate goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of our technical strategic plan
• Ensure our IT delivery maximise capability and delivers value for money
• Champion operational excellence and foster a high-performing team culture
• Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, providing assurance and insight
• Drive forward our cloud technology and cyber security initiatives

This is more than a leadership role - it's your chance to make a lasting impact at a time of exciting transformation.

Ready to lead the charge? Apply now and help us shape the future of technical services.

The closing date for applications is 13th October at 9am

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or successfully appoint a candidate before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

You'll need to submit a CV and supporting statement telling us about you and why you're right for the job.

Just a quick note before you apply

We'd love to hear your own thoughts and experiences, so please don't use AI tools to write your application. It's important to us that we get a real sense of you and what you would bring to the role.

Timeline

1st interviews will be held online via Teams on the 17th October 2025

2nd interviews will take place in Chester on the 22nd October 2025

Our offer to you

Here are just some of the reasons we think you would enjoy a Career at Muir

• We offer great Remuneration & Benefits
• We are serious about Health & Wellbeing
• We are committed to Living our Values everyday
• We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• We offer a strong Work / Life Balance