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Head of IT & Cybersecurity

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Head of IT & Cybersecurity

Location: Stockport (onsite)

Package: Circa £75k Car Allowance Bonus (Market Leading Pension) Benefits

Opportunity Overview

Our client is seeking an accomplished Head of IT & Cybersecurity to lead and manage the strategic direction, security and IT infrastructure. This is a high-impact role responsible for safeguarding critical systems, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across IT and cybersecurity functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with technical expertise, capable of balancing security, IT performance, and team management. You will oversee internal teams, manage third-party vendors, and implement cutting-edge technologies, including AI, automation, and cloud solutions to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
  • Assess internal capability gaps and engage third-party experts, consultants, and managed service providers to deliver specialised solutions.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
  • Proactively monitor, detect, and respond to security threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches, leading incident response and forensic in...

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