2 of 2 Permanent Head of IT Jobs in the North East

The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Head of IT to drive innovation, resilience, and efficiency across our technology landscape.As a key member of the leadership team, you will manage a talented in-house IT team and strategic partners to deliver a first-class, proactive IT service. You will ensure … for purpose, secure, and aligned with their strategic goals, while championing process improvement and digital transformation. The Role Reporting to the Executive board, you will: Lead and inspire the IT team to deliver exceptional service across the business. Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, and communications to ensure resilience and scalability. Drive cybersecurity and compliance, including GDPR and Cyber Essentials … Plus certification. Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement of IT assets. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for technology-enabled improvements. Explore AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and unlock commercial advantages. Maintain strong engagement with the parent company, ensuring our needs are represented. The Person With proven experience leading IT in a multi-site More ❯

My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of Security and Platform Engineering to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you … the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise … preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a More ❯