Head of IT

Head of IT

Job Title: Head of IT

Location: London City

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + £80,000 in share options

Working Pattern: Full Time, hybrid

Are you a visionary IT leader ready to drive innovation and efficiency in a dynamic technology environment? Our client is on the lookout for a Head of IT to shape the future of workplace technology solutions!

What You'll Do: As the Head of IT, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that the IT function aligns seamlessly with our client's mission and vision. Your contributions will directly impact collaboration and productivity across the organisation. Here's a sneak peek at your day-to-day:

• Define and evolve the IT strategy and roadmap in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Create operational plans and set SMART OKRs that reflect business priorities.
• Ensure the security and reliability of IT systems, partnering closely with the security teams.
• Manage the IT budget effectively, optimising costs and vendor relationships.
• Drive the adoption of innovative workplace technologies to enhance productivity.
• Deliver exceptional IT support focused on long-term solutions.
• Measure and report on IT KPIs to showcase team impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional IT projects.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing IT team while communicating goals and progress throughout the organisation.

Who We're Looking For: We want to hear from you if you have:

• You have proven experience setting IT strategy and delivering operational plans in tech companies (250+ employees), scaling IT for high growth environments.
• You have strong leadership skills with a focus on empathy, adaptability, and execution; experience managing IT specialists, prioritising work, and fostering high-performing teams.
• You have broad and deep technical knowledge across cloud computing, SaaS, MDM, IAM, SSO, endpoint protection, ITSM, networking, and more, with hands-on experience managing and supporting key technologies like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Cisco Meraki, VMware, and others such as Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, Android.
• You are Familiar with leveraging AI and innovative tools to optimise IT processes and drive business innovation.
• You are an excellent communicator and influencer with a track record of cross-functional collaboration and alignment across IT, engineering, and security teams.
• You are skilled in structured problem-solving, managing risk, driving change, and delivering complex projects at pace.
• You have an advanced understanding of risk mitigation and embedding organisational change to support continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary : £80,000 - £100,000 + share options worth £80,000.
• Flexible Benefits : Access to a perks provider with a £600 budget for your choice of benefits.
• Learning & Development : Annual budget to invest in your growth.
• Enhanced Parental Leave : Supporting you and your family.
• Wellness Initiatives : Including a prayer, meditation, and breastfeeding room.
• Working Abroad Policy : Because adventure awaits!
• Culinary Delights : Enjoy free healthy breakfasts, snacks, and lunches prepared by our in-house chef!

About Our Client: Our client is a rapidly growing healthcare technology company on a mission to make communication between patients and healthcare teams easier and more effective. Their software is now used in 98% of GP practices across the UK, helping to improve patient outcomes and staff wellbeing. With a strong focus on user feedback, they ensure their solutions are genuinely aligned with the needs of healthcare professionals.

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