10 of 10 Head of IT Jobs in the Thames Valley

A well-known and highly prestigious higher education college based in Oxford is looking to recruit a Head of IT on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has either been a previous Head of IT to come in and manage the IT function or … someone who is looking to step up into a Head of IT role who has extensive experience across networking, infrastructure, applications, project management and support. We are seeking someone who is "doer" in their approach, importantly coming from a technical background who understands how to provide hands on support/troubleshooting of the … network where required. Purpose of the Role The Head of IT is responsible for providing comprehensive IT services to support academics, staff, students, and visitors across the College, while managing the institution's computer systems and network infrastructure. This role demands adaptability to the rapid evolution of both hardware and More ❯

Head of Engineering – Cloud, IT Infrastructure & Security IT Solution Provider MSP Berkshire Flexible Dependent on experience • Do you want to grow as a strategic technology leader and build a technology practice at a leading solution provider/MSP? • Do you want an opportunity to further your career inside a well-respected Microsoft Gold partner … Are you based in Berkshire, Middlesex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire or Surrey and commutable daily to Maidenhead? **You MUST have managed or led an engineering team at a Cloud & IT Infrastructure Solution Provider/MSP previously** Fantastic opportunity to take hold of, own and drive forward a technical division of a hugely exciting and rapidly … growing IT Solutions and Services Provider/MSP. This is your opportunity to put your stamp and leadership on a technology function, strengthen technical delivery, innovation, and align engineering excellence with business growth. The Head of Engineering is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical direction across the organisation’s core engineering disciplines — including Security More ❯

Head of Engineering – Cloud, IT Infrastructure & Security IT Solution Provider MSP Berkshire Flexible Dependent on experience • Do you want to grow as a strategic technology leader and build a technology practice at a leading solution provider/MSP? • Do you want an opportunity to further your career inside a well-respected Microsoft Gold partner … Are you based in Berkshire, Middlesex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire or Surrey and commutable daily to Maidenhead? **You MUST have managed or led an engineering team at a Cloud & IT Infrastructure Solution Provider/MSP previously** Fantastic opportunity to take hold of, own and drive forward a technical division of a hugely exciting and rapidly … growing IT Solutions and Services Provider/MSP. This is your opportunity to put your stamp and leadership on a technology function, strengthen technical delivery, innovation, and align engineering excellence with business growth. The Head of Engineering is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical direction across the organisation’s core engineering disciplines — including Security More ❯

Head Of IT - Hybrid - c 80K Nigel Frank are partnered with a well-established UK business to find an experienced Head Of IT to lead and evolve their IT operations and strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on technical leader to shape the organisation's digital … future, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver enterprise-scale infrastructure improvements. You'll oversee IT operations across infrastructure, data, and support, ensuring systems run securely, efficiently, and in alignment with the wider business strategy. The role suits someone who's equally comfortable managing a small team, leading technical delivery, and working directly with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead the operational delivery … of the IT strategy, supporting short and long-term business goals. Manage IT functions covering data analytics, user support, and third-party software management. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including oversight of managed service providers. Develop and implement robust cybersecurity policies, risk assessments, and disaster recovery plans. Ensure ongoing compliance with GDPR and More ❯

are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research. About the Role We now have an excellent opportunity to lead and manage Diamonds Corporate IT function to deliver Diamond wide IT services, including: IT Infrastructure Lead the delivery of Diamond wide IT Infrastructure to support and secure corporate applications. … of internal and external business applications. Deliver appropriate and fit for purpose infrastructure to support Diamond wide services. Lead and manage the delivery of operational IT security Disaster Recovery, data management and capacity planning. Lead and manage the cyber security function, setting strategic direction. IT Helpdesk Lead the team to deliver efficient and timely … IT Helpdesk service to all Diamond staff. Lead the design, delivery, support and operation of multimedia in meeting rooms, beamlines and common areas. Networking and operational IT security Manage the design and delivery of general cabling and infrastructure for new building and beamlines. Lead the team to deliver appropriate beamlines and electron microscopes network More ❯

Interim Head of IT - Paying up to £450 Per Day, Inside IR35, Based in Oxford, Mainly on site working, To Start ASAP Your new company You will be working with a leading organisation that is based in Oxford. Your new role We're looking for an experienced Head of IT to lead and manage core IT services. This role involves overseeing systems, networks, and user support for staff, students, and visitors. You'll drive strategic IT projects, ensure infrastructure security, and collaborate across departments to align tech with institutional needs. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience in IT leadership and infrastructure management Expertise in … Active Directory, networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP) Familiarity with virtualization (VMware), scripting (PowerShell), and SQL Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Knowledge of higher education IT environments Experience with SharePoint, Teams, WordPress, and project management What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up More ❯

Interim Head of IT - Paying up to £450 Per Day, Inside IR35, Based in Oxford, Mainly on site working, To Start ASAP Your new company You will be working with a leading organisation that is based in Oxford. Your new role We're looking for an experienced Head of IT to lead and manage core IT services. This role involves overseeing systems, networks, and user support for staff, students, and visitors. You'll drive strategic IT projects, ensure infrastructure security, and collaborate across departments to align tech with institutional needs. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience in IT leadership and infrastructure management Expertise in … Active Directory, networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP) Familiarity with virtualization (VMware), scripting (PowerShell), and SQL Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Knowledge of higher education IT environments Experience with SharePoint, Teams, WordPress, and project management What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up More ❯

VP/Head of IT Permanent Office based role - West London £Competitive + Bonus + Benefits We are seeking a seasoned IT leader to join our Global FMCG Client to drive the strategic direction and operational excellence of our IT function with a regional focus on the EMEA market. This role … will be pivotal in ensuring the resilience, scalability, and security of our technology landscape, while aligning regional IT initiatives with global business goals. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a collaborative mindset to lead a distributed team and deliver enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions You will be responsible for holistically understanding the functional … identification and prioritization of business technology, process and data/analytics projects - ensuring that projects align with the technology that provides maximum return on investment and linking IT strategy in support of the overall functional strategy. Role Responsibilities Lead and mentor regional IT teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous More ❯

VP/Head of IT Permanent Office based role - West London £Competitive + Bonus + Benefits We are seeking a seasoned IT leader to join our Global FMCG Client to drive the strategic direction and operational excellence of our IT function with a regional focus on the EMEA market. This role … will be pivotal in ensuring the resilience, scalability, and security of our technology landscape, while aligning regional IT initiatives with global business goals. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a collaborative mindset to lead a distributed team and deliver enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions You will be responsible for holistically understanding the functional … identification and prioritization of business technology, process and data/analytics projects - ensuring that projects align with the technology that provides maximum return on investment and linking IT strategy in support of the overall functional strategy. Role Responsibilities Lead and mentor regional IT teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous More ❯

Head of Technical Services - M365/Azure - Berkshire Drive Cloud Product and Strategy Work to establish market leading Engineering function Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic direction and leadership of technology portfolio Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure technology stack – Azure/M365 Lead, mentor, and develop departmental heads Drive engineering excellence Champion innovation, cloud adoption, and secure … tangible business outcomes. Hands-on understanding of Azure, Microsoft 365, cloud security, modern infrastructure, and automation Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills Strong understanding of IT governance, compliance, and risk managemenT Demonstrable experience managing budgets, resources, and cross-functional initiatives. Please hit the button to apply and/or email jimmy.hearne@infraview.co.uk or call Jimmy More ❯

Head of Technical Services - M365/Azure - Berkshire Drive Cloud Product and Strategy Work to establish market leading Engineering function Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic direction and leadership of technology portfolio Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure technology stack – Azure/M365 Lead, mentor, and develop departmental heads Drive engineering excellence Champion innovation, cloud adoption, and secure … tangible business outcomes. Hands-on understanding of Azure, Microsoft 365, cloud security, modern infrastructure, and automation Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills Strong understanding of IT governance, compliance, and risk managemenT Demonstrable experience managing budgets, resources, and cross-functional initiatives. Please hit the button to apply and/or email jimmy.hearne@infraview.co.uk or call Jimmy More ❯

Head of Technology Operations – Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Buckinghamshire (2–3 days on site) Rate: £700–£775 per day (to an umbrella) Duration: 12 months A newly appointed CIO is driving a major transformation to modernise and commercialise technology operations. As Head of Technology Operations , you’ll take ownership of … and process improvement Partner with Security, Product and Transformation teams to deliver strategic change You: An experienced Technology Operations leader with deep Microsoft expertise and a track record of transforming legacy environments into customer-focused, service-led operations. More ❯

Head of Technology Operations – Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Buckinghamshire (2–3 days on site) Rate: £700–£775 per day (to an umbrella) Duration: 12 months A newly appointed CIO is driving a major transformation to modernise and commercialise technology operations. As Head of Technology Operations , you’ll take ownership of … and process improvement Partner with Security, Product and Transformation teams to deliver strategic change You: An experienced Technology Operations leader with deep Microsoft expertise and a track record of transforming legacy environments into customer-focused, service-led operations. More ❯

Head of Technology Operations – 12-Month FTC Location: Buckinghamshire (2–3 days per week on site) Salary: £95,000 – £110,000 Start: ASAP An excellent opportunity to join a commercially minded, customer-focused organisation under a newly appointed CIO, as they reshape and modernise their technology capability. As Head of Technology Operations … from a traditional ITIL-led environment to a more agile, DevOps-enabled approach , enhancing responsiveness, automation and collaboration. The organisation operates as a Microsoft house , so strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud and infrastructure technologies (Azure, M365, Windows Server) is essential. You will: Lead and develop teams across Service Desk, Infrastructure and Business Systems Champion a service-based approach … with business outcomes Oversee vendor performance, budgets and commercial relationships Partner with Security, Product and Transformation teams to deliver strategic initiatives Be instrumental in shaping the future direction of Technology Operations and building modern capability About you: You’re an experienced technology operations leader with deep Microsoft expertise and a track record of modernising service delivery. More ❯

Head of Technology Operations – 12-Month FTC Location: Buckinghamshire (2–3 days per week on site) Salary: £95,000 – £110,000 Start: ASAP An excellent opportunity to join a commercially minded, customer-focused organisation under a newly appointed CIO, as they reshape and modernise their technology capability. As Head of Technology Operations … from a traditional ITIL-led environment to a more agile, DevOps-enabled approach , enhancing responsiveness, automation and collaboration. The organisation operates as a Microsoft house , so strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud and infrastructure technologies (Azure, M365, Windows Server) is essential. You will: Lead and develop teams across Service Desk, Infrastructure and Business Systems Champion a service-based approach … with business outcomes Oversee vendor performance, budgets and commercial relationships Partner with Security, Product and Transformation teams to deliver strategic initiatives Be instrumental in shaping the future direction of Technology Operations and building modern capability About you: You’re an experienced technology operations leader with deep Microsoft expertise and a track record of modernising service delivery. More ❯

About Us Diamond Light Source is the UKs national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth More ❯