Head of Infrastructure

Head of Infrastructure Location:  Slough (x3 days onsite)Salary: £100K - £120K + Bonus + Excellent Bens Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen with a global SaaS company for an experienced Head of Infrastructure. You will take ownership of their end-to-end IT infrastructure, spanning network operations, cloud transformation, and enterprise systems. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring both strategic vision and a roll-your-sleeves-up mindset. You’ll work across international teams, champion innovation, and foster a collaborative culture while ensuring operational excellence and scalability.Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the organisation’s global IT infrastructure strategy
• Oversee on-prem and cloud platforms, network operations etc
• Drive on-prem to cloud transformation initiatives, ensuring efficiency and resilience
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing infrastructure teams
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align IT strategy with business objectives
• Ensure high availability, security, and performance across all infrastructure services
• Lead large-scale transformation programmes in enterprise environments
• Establish and promote a proactive, continuous improvement culture
• Act as a key escalation point, maintaining a hands-on approach when needed
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and open leadership style

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior infrastructure leadership role (Head of / Director level)
• Strong background in enterprise IT infrastructure, including networks, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation programmes
• Experience managing international teams and complex stakeholder landscapes
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and migration strategies
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, inspire, and develop teams
• Hands-on technical mindset with the ability to dive into detail when required
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to an open-door culture