Head of Technology

Alexander Mae HR; England; On-site; GBP 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Alexander Mae HR is partnering with a private group to appoint an experienced Head of Technology who will shape the technology strategy and lead delivery of secure, high-quality IT services across the Group.

Reporting to the CFO and working with the SLT, you will own technology strategy, AI and data initiatives, cybersecurity, cloud and service delivery, and build a modern operating model that drives value and user experience.

Qualifications

• Significant senior technology leadership experience within a complex or multi-entity organisation.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering technology strategy.
• Experience leading transformation across data, cloud, cybersecurity and AI.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience owning significant technology budgets.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across infrastructure, applications, service delivery, security and data.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the Group's long-term technology strategy, aligned to commercial priorities and business needs.
• Lead the adoption of AI, automation and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to create genuine business value.
• Developing and delivering a Group-wide data strategy, improving data quality, governance and accessibility.
• Owning the information security strategy and ensuring the organisation remains resilient against evolving cyber threats.
• Overseeing disaster recovery, contingency and incident response planning.
• Leading, delivering IT across infrastructure, applications, cloud and end-user services with strong service delivery.
• Developing a contemporary IT operating model focused on service quality and user experience.
• Managing the technology budget, procurement and key supplier relationships to ensure value.

Skills

Senior leadership

Technology strategy

AI

Data strategy

Cybersecurity

Cloud

Infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget management

Job description

Head of Technology

Location: Wiltshire 100% office based

Salary: c £140,000 + excellent benefits

We are working exclusively with a highly successful and diverse private group with interests spanning multiple sectors, who are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Technology to lead and shape their future technology strategy.

This is a pivotal senior leadership appointment, offering significant scope to influence the organisation's technology direction while ensuring the delivery of secure, efficient and high-quality IT services across the wider Group.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and business leaders, the Head of Technology will have overall responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the IT function.

This is a broad remit encompassing technology strategy, AI and emerging technology, data, cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, cloud and service delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Defining and delivering the Group's long-term technology strategy, aligned to commercial priorities and business needs
• Leading the adoption of AI, automation and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to create genuine business value
• Developing and delivering a Group-wide data strategy, improving data quality, governance and accessibility
• Building the foundations required to support AI and analytics, including data architecture, classification, tooling and skills
• Owning the information security strategy and ensuring the organisation remains resilient against an evolving cyber threat landscape
• Overseeing disaster recovery, contingency and incident response planning
• Leading the secure and effective delivery of IT across infrastructure, applications, cloud and end-user services
• Developing a contemporary IT operating model focused on service quality, continuous improvement and user experience
• Managing the technology budget, procurement and key supplier relationships, ensuring investment delivers clear value
• Leading, developing and inspiring the technology team, ensuring the function has the skills and capabilities required for the future
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted technology adviser across the business
• Developing and communicating a clear technology roadmap and securing senior leadership buy-in

About You

We are looking for an experienced technology leader who combines strategic vision with strong operational delivery.

You will ideally have:

• Significant senior technology leadership experience within a complex or multi-entity organisation
• A proven track record of developing and delivering technology strategy
• Experience leading transformation across areas such as data, cloud, cybersecurity and AI
• Strong commercial acumen and experience of owning significant technology budgets
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across areas such as infrastructure, applications, service delivery, security and data
• The credibility and gravitas to influence at senior leadership and Board level
• A genuine interest in emerging technology, particularly AI and data, with the ability to translate opportunities into tangible business value
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A pragmatic and collaborative approach, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational requirements
• A self-starting, accountable approach and a genuine focus on continuous improvement

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technology professional looking for a role where they can genuinely shape the technology agenda, rather than simply inherit an established roadmap.

You will have the opportunity to define the future direction of technology, influence the adoption of AI and data across the Group, strengthen the organisation's cyber resilience and build a technology function fit for the future.

Salary: c £140,000 depending on experience

Location: Wiltshire - 100% office based

Benefits: Excellent benefits package