Head of Information Technology

Role: Head of IT

Location: Lancaster

Work Pattern: Hybrid

Salary: £60,000-£73,000

Benefits

• Flexibility built around a 35-hour work week.
• Enhanced annual leave, wellbeing days, and celebratory leave.
• Defined progression pathways and autonomy to shape your own development.
• Regular access to upskilling opportunities and technical certifications.
• Competitive pension, Cycle to Work, and tech benefit schemes.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity, health support tools, and lifestyle discounts.

A respected and values-driven organisation with a strong footprint in its sector is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Head of IT. Known for its impactful work and modern approach to digital services, this organisation is entering an exciting new phase - delivering a transformation programme across its technology estate.

This is a standout opportunity to join a thriving, people-focused business that offers genuine work-life balance, and significant opportunity for career development.

The Head of IT will take the lead on shaping and executing the company’s technology roadmap, with a core focus on digital transformation, infrastructure resilience, system integration, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the organisation’s long-term IT and digital strategy.
• Lead the delivery of technology initiatives that improve efficiency, resilience, and user experience.
• Introduce automation and data-led approaches to support smarter decision-making.
• Manage internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless technology operations.
• Oversee IT budgets, licensing, and procurement processes.
• Ensure infrastructure and systems remain secure, compliant, and scalable.
• Develop and test robust disaster recovery and cyber security frameworks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on all aspects of IT and digital development.

Key Skills

• Proven experience leading enterprise IT functions and delivering large-scale technology projects.
• Strong background in cloud platforms.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure, business applications, and systems integration.
• Track record of successfully managing teams, vendors, and IT budgets.
• Ability to influence at senior level and engage with non-technical stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker with a proactive, delivery-focused approach.

If you are looking for a role in an exciting people-focused company, then please apply now!