Lead IT Strategy, Security & Systems

Chroma Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chroma Recruitment is partnering with a Greater Manchester organisation to recruit a Head of IT. This senior role leads the IT function day-to-day, shapes the IT strategy and owns infrastructure, security and cloud environments. You’ll work with the leadership team to ensure technology meets business needs and drives performance.

You’ll manage cyber security, governance and disaster recovery, plus budgets and third-party partnerships, while developing the internal IT team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior technology leadership role (service desk manager / IT Manager / Head of IT / IT Director).
• Strong experience across IT infrastructure, cloud environments and business-critical systems.
• Good understanding of cyber security, IT governance, risk and disaster recovery.
• Experience managing and developing technical teams.
• Strong supplier, vendor and budget management experience.
• Track record delivering IT projects and technology change.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Pragmatic, commercially minded approach balancing strategy with delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the internal IT function and providing clear technical leadership.
• Defining and delivering the organisation’s IT strategy and technology roadmap.
• Taking ownership of IT infrastructure, business systems, networks and cloud environments.
• Ensuring strong cyber security, governance, backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Managing IT budgets, suppliers, licensing and third-party technology partners.
• Overseeing infrastructure and systems projects from planning through to delivery.
• Reviewing existing technology and identifying opportunities to improve performance, resilience and efficiency.
• Establishing effective IT policies, processes and service standards.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to translate business priorities into technology solutions.
• Supporting and developing the IT team while remaining hands-on when required.

Skills

IT leadership

Cloud environments

Cyber security

Budget management

Vendor management

Project delivery

Stakeholder communication

Team development

Job description

Chroma Recruitment is partnering with a Greater Manchester organisation to recruit a Head of IT. This senior role leads the IT function day-to-day, shapes the IT strategy and owns infrastructure, security and cloud environments. You’ll work with the leadership team to ensure technology meets business needs and drives performance.

You’ll manage cyber security, governance and disaster recovery, plus budgets and third-party partnerships, while developing the internal IT team.