Head of IT (London)

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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of IT to play a key role in the next phase of our digital transformation. This is a pivotal role where you will help shape and implement our Digital Programme, combining strategic vision with hands-on technical leadership. Youll work across the organisation to ensure we deliver outstanding digital services to both internal and external stakeholders.

Were looking for an experienced IT leader with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You should be client-focused, collaborative, and practical, with an excellent understanding of data security and information governance. Experience managing suppliers, budgets, and service levels is essential, as is familiarity with ITIL principles and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Digital, Data and Technology, you will be responsible for all aspects of IT operations, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service delivery. As a key member of the Academys leadership team you will play a central role in driving innovation, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the user experience across the Academy.

We are well advanced in our transition to Office 365 and Azure, and were looking for someone with the technical expertise to lead the ongoing development and integration of these platforms. Youll help us fully leverage their capabilities and ensure they work seamlessly with our other SaaS applications.

In this role, you will oversee the delivery of IT services and infrastructure, manage digital projects, and support other teams delivering change. Youll lead on cybersecurity, working closely with our Governance team to ensure robust controls are in place. Youll also be responsible for managing supplier relationships, ensuring value for money, and maintaining high service standards.

You will own and regularly test our IT Business Continuity and Incident Response plans, promote user engagement through training and support, and lead a capable IT team to foster collaboration and continuous improvement. Staying ahead of technology trends will be key, as will working closely with teams across the Academy to understand their needs and support them through change.

Youll thrive in this role if youre curious, adaptable, and open to new technologies and ways of working. Most importantly, youll be aligned with our values and passionate about making a positive impact. Were committed to inclusion, learning, and creating a sense of belongingand we hope you are too.

Application closing date: 06/08/2025

Interview date: w/c 11/08/2025

Interview location: London

Our location

Our light, spacious head office is based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St Jamess Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline for office based working of a mandatory weekly team day plus further days each week as required for the role and the Academy.

Who are we?

Engineering matters. It shapes our everyday lives, from our ability to turn the lights on, have a hot shower and commute into work, to the mobile phones we rely on to keep connected. It also plays a vital role in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from climate change, to global health pandemics and cyber threats.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, were growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together were working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

Why work for us?

Were looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If youre passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.

This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which wed love you to be part of.

We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team is this you?

The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.

• Seniority level
  Executive

• Employment type
  Full-time

• Job function
  Information Technology
• Industries
  Non-profit Organizations

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