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Nigel Frank are partnered with a well-established UK business to find an experienced Head Of IT to lead and evolve their IT operations and strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on technical leader to shape the organisation's digital future, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver enterprise-scale infrastructure improvements.

You'll oversee IT operations across infrastructure, data, and support, ensuring systems run securely, efficiently, and in alignment with the wider business strategy. The role suits someone who's equally comfortable managing a small team, leading technical delivery, and working directly with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the operational delivery of the IT strategy, supporting short and long-term business goals.
Manage IT functions covering data analytics, user support, and third-party software management.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including oversight of managed service providers.
Develop and implement robust cybersecurity policies, risk assessments, and disaster recovery plans.
Ensure ongoing compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.
Drive innovation and collaboration, delivering technology solutions that align with business objectives.

Key Skills & Experience:

Minimum 7 years' experience in IT services with at least 5 years in a senior, hands-on technical or infrastructure leadership role.
Strong technical background across Office 365, Active Directory, and related enterprise systems.
Proven experience managing large-scale endpoint environments and infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of IT governance, ITSM / ITIL best practices, and cybersecurity frameworks.
Vendor and stakeholder management experience within a customer-focused enterprise environment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into business language.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail, contact Evie Ellson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)

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