Head of IT

Head of IT

Head of Information Technology / Head of Information Systems – IT Strategy, Technology Leadership, Line Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance; Management oversight of: Infrastructure/Cloud, Datacentre, Service Delivery, Applications, ERP, Security, Vendor Management, Programme Management; ITIL. Permanent, East Kent / Hybrid (3/2). £95k – £110k +Bonus +Benefits (Negotiable of experience).

Head of IT / Head of Information Systems required by leading organisation within the heavy building materials, logistics and construction industry.

The Head of IT / Head of Information Systems will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, development, and management of information systems and technology infrastructure across all business units. This role ensures that IT operations are aligned with busine strategy and drive digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and efficient systems (Enterprise Software Applications, Infrastructure and while managing IT operations, governance, cybersecurity, data strategy, compliance and budgets. As such you will have ultimate responsibility for:

• IT Strategy, Digital Transformation, IT Programmes and the evolution of the IT environment
• Oversight of the design, delivery and management of all IT systems inc Applications, Infrastructure (Desktop, Server inc Datacentre, Cloud, Networks etc)
• Service Delivery, ITIL processes and support for a mid-sized national userbase
• IT Security and Governance inc InfoSec Policy and Procedure
• Senior level business stakeholder engagement and advisory
• Line and subsequent matrix management of a multi-disciplinary team
• Budgetary management and reporting
• Vendor selection and management including contract management

You may have been working in either a Head of IT, Head of Information Systems, IT Director, CIO, CTO (or deputy) role ideally within mid-sized corporate environments. We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds but any experience within building services, construction, engineering, primary industry, logistics or related sectors would be of additional interest. You will however be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience gained in IT leadership roles at a senior level with overall
• Strong leadership and management oversight experience of a small teams of Infrastructure, Application Support, Service Delivery and Project / Programme Management functions
• Vendor and departmental budgetary management responsibility
• Proven experience in enterprise IT management, systems integration, cybersecurity, and digital transformation (ERP/CRM/Azure Cloud, Networks etc)
• Hands-on senior level Programme and Project Management expertise
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and compliance standards.
• Experience managing IT operations across multiple sites or business units is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field
• ITIL awareness and Change Management

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-established leader in the construction industry during a time of operational change; you will be instrumental in leading and shaping the IT / IS environment over many years to come. You will need a driving license and car to reach the company’s head offices.

Easily commutable from Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Ramsgate, Deal, Folkestone, Dover, Faversham, Thanet or Ashford, Kent.