Head of IT

Head of IT

Telford

£70 – 85,000 + Car/Allowance + Hybrid Working

Our client is a well-established, highly respected UK engineering and technology business operating at the forefront of industrial automation and systems integration. As part of its continued growth and long-term strategic development, the business is seeking to appoint a commercially aware and operationally credible Head of IT to lead technology, systems, data and digital development across the organisation. This is a confidential appointment and represents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced technology leader who can combine strategic vision with practical delivery in a complex, project-led environment.

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the wider leadership team, the Head of IT will take ownership of the company’s IT infrastructure, systems landscape, cybersecurity, data capability and digital roadmap. The brief is broad and business-critical: ensuring robust day-to-day IT performance while shaping and delivering a forward-looking technology strategy that supports scalability, operational excellence and better decision-making across the business.

The Opportunity

• Lead the development and execution of a 3–5 year IT and digital strategy aligned to business growth.
• Oversee infrastructure, systems support, cybersecurity, data governance and business continuity.
• Play a lead role in the future implementation and optimisation of Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central ERP and wider systems integration.
• Improve how data is used across the organisation to enhance insight, efficiency and performance.
• Review and strengthen third-party supplier management, service levels and technology investment planning.
• Lead, develop and shape a small internal team, while coordinating effectively with external IT support partners.
• Support the safe, ethical and commercially valuable use of AI, digital tools and business intelligence capabilities.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced senior IT or digital leader with a track record of delivering both strategic change and dependable operational service. You will be comfortable operating at executive level, influencing stakeholders across multiple functions, and translating technology into practical business value. This role will suit someone with strong experience across IT operations, systems development, cybersecurity, supplier management and data-led improvement, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, technical or project-based environments.

• Proven leadership experience within IT, digital transformation or business systems.
• Strong grasp of infrastructure, support services, cybersecurity and data governance.
• Experience of ERP implementation, systems integration and technology roadmap delivery.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to prioritise investment for operational and strategic impact.
• Credibility, resilience and a hands-on style, with the judgement to operate effectively in a growing business.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.

This search is being managed on a confidential basis. For an initial discussion or to express interest, please contact Phil Topper at Seymour John. All enquiries will be handled with discretion.