Head of Technology Operations

Big Red Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Milton Keynes seeks a Head of Technology Operations to spearhead IT operations in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You will manage a high-performing team, focusing on cloud performance, security, and innovation. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in IT and strong knowledge of Azure and cybersecurity practices.

Benefits

Bonus up to 20%

Pension contribution up to 10%

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT operational leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of Azure and DevOps/cloud engineering.
• Experience in cybersecurity frameworks and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary tech team across various IT operations.
• Manage cloud operations and drive platform performance.
• Oversee security, incident management, and compliance.

Skills

IT operational leadership

Azure

DevOps/cloud engineering

Platform reliability

Cybersecurity practices

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Job description

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

• Location: Milton Keynes
• Salary: GBP - GBP per annum
• Start Date: 17/06/
• Contract Type: Permanent

We're seeking a Head of Technology Operations to lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team across infrastructure, cloud platform engineering (Azure), security, service management, and technical operations. Within this role, you will be managing internal managers and third-party resources.

You’ll play a key role in a fast-paced, tech-led company that delivers real-time data and broadcast services to global customers.

In this role, you will:

• Own cloud operations across Azure and drive platform performance and cost optimisation
• Oversee security engineering, audits, pen testing, and compliance
• Lead change and incident management and support services (24/7)
• Manage end-user tech, corporate apps (e.g., ServiceNow, Salesforce), and software licensing
• Collaborate with executive leadership weekly to drive strategy and improvement

We're looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in IT operational leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of Azure, DevOps/cloud engineering, and platform reliability
• Experience driving observability and monitoring strategies across large-scale services
• Good working knowledge of cybersecurity practices, frameworks (NIST, ISO, Cyber Essentials), and audit processes
• Vendor, contract, and license management experience across software and infrastructure suppliers
• Skilled communicator with experience managing stakeholders across business and technical teams
• Budget responsibility and comfort presenting performance data and financial plans

You’ll influence everything from board-level reporting to hands-on platform improvements, and join a collaborative culture where change is welcomed.

Additional details:

• Permanent opportunity
• Hybrid working – 2 days Milton Keynes based per week, 1 day Central London based per week, 2 days remote
• Salary: £, - £, + package
• Benefits include bonus up to 20%, pension contribution up to 10%, holiday buy and sell scheme, and more

We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require adjustments, please contact our recruiters.