Head Of It jobs in United Kingdom

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive,collaborativeand innovative company?

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Softcat is a £1billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft and Adobe. Offering a growing portfolio of services including software licensing, cyber security and IT infrastructure, we give our technical teams the tools and support to make exciting things happen. This is where to achieve more for your career.

This role focuses on managing and enhancing the IT and Information Security risk landscape. Reporting directly to the Head of Risk and Assurance, you will play a key role in embedding effective risk management practices across Softcat's technology and cybersecurity domains.

• Partnering with senior IT, Security, and business leaders to embed risk management practices into operational processes and strategic initiatives.
• Owning and maintaining IT Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), ensuring they remain current, comprehensive, and aligned with industry standards and audit expectations.
• Reviewing the effectiveness of first line functions in testing and validation of key IT controls (e.g., access management, change control, incident response, vulnerability management), ensuring effectiveness and consistency.
• Leading in the review and enhancement of IT and infosec risk and control frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, ITIL, ISO2 2301, NIST), ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating and representing IT risk in internal, external audits and certification processes (e.g., ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, ISO22301, etc.), acting as the primary point of contact.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in second-line risk management or internal audit, with a strong focus on IT or Information Security.
• Experience in consultancy or professional services, with a proven ability to support complex transformation or change programmes is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in delivering IT risk or audit initiatives, including managing projects, mentoring team members, and driving outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of industry frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and regulatory requirements like GDPR.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across IT, Information Security, and business functions, building trusted relationships at all levels.

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns :

• Hybrid working– 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.