Head Of IT

If you are an experienced Head of IT with impeccable communication skills and the ability to lead a small team of IT professionals, we have an exciting role we would like to discuss with you.

The role will be based in Watford and requires onsite attendance on a hybrid basis.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing the IT strategy according to business requirements
• Find and implement business efficiencies that utilise IT to improve sales, reduce costs, win new contracts etc
• Attend board meetings and provide updates on IT matters
• Manage the IT team and focus on continuous improvement, ensure IT team are developed to realise their true potential.
• Identify opportunities and threats across the IT landscape
• Manage the key service offerings of Service Desk, Infrastructure, Software & Applications, Business Intelligence
• Attend board meetings and present on all IT related matters
• Identify opportunities and threats & manage them accordingly
• Assist with business tenders by providing IT expertise

Person specification:

• Proven leadership skills with excellent communication skills both written and oral
• ITIL / Prince 2 desirable
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to strategise and plan ahead taking into account current and future technology landscapes
• Experience in managing third party vendors, procurement, contract negotiations and asset management
• Commercial awareness to leverage IT and enable business growth
• Project Management experience

Salary/Benefits:

• Basic Salary: £90-£100k per annum
• Annual Bonus: up to 15%
• Electric Vehicle lease via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to work scheme
• Stakeholder pension (up to 5% + 5%)