Head of IT / IT Manager

DCS Recruitment
Manchester, United Kingdom
Last month
£60,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
22 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Hybrid working across Preston and Manchester Opportunity to lead a high-impact transformation programme Autonomy to shape and develop the IT function

Head of IT

Up to £65,000
Preston / Manchester, UK
Hybrid (2-3 days a week on-site)
Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Head of IT to join a well-established professional services organisation. This is a key leadership hire, driven by a need to modernise systems and improve overall technology delivery across the business.

The organisation is investing in its technology function and requires a hands-on leader to take ownership of IT operations while delivering a major Case Management System (CMS) implementation.

This role would suit an experienced IT Manager ready to step up, or an established Head of IT looking for a role with real ownership and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

· Define and deliver the organisation's IT strategy, aligned with business goals
· Lead the implementation of a new Case Management System (CMS) from planning through to adoption
· Oversee day-to-day IT operations, ensuring reliability, performance, and service quality
· Manage third-party suppliers and technology partners
· Ensure robust IT governance, security, and compliance across the organisation
· Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery processes
· Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement through technology

Key Skills

· Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role (Head of IT / IT Manager / similar)
· Strong background across Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows environments)
· Experience delivering system implementation projects (CMS, ERP, or similar)
· Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, service delivery, and vendor management
· Experience operating within a professional services or regulated environment
· Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

Desirable Skills:

· Experience within the legal or professional services sector
· Familiarity with case management or document management systems
· Knowledge of cyber security best practices and frameworks

What you get in return:

Salary up to £65,000
Hybrid working across Preston and Manchester
Opportunity to lead a high-impact transformation programme
Autonomy to shape and develop the IT function

Interested?

Please submit your CV via the link provided. Alternatively, email me on or call for a confidential discussion.

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