Head of IT

Head of IT

People management, digital transformation and strategic thinking

Location

Colchester, with travel to Bedford twice a month

Salary & Benefits

£80,000 - £90,000 p.a. plus bonus, pension, Bupa, EAP, volunteering days and more

Company profile

• High growth organisation
• Huge digital transformation project
• Clear business strategy

This is a forward‑thinking business with ambitions to grow 50m turnover this year and 80m by 2030. The company requires a Head of IT to define, deliver and steer digital strategy.

Responsibilities

Taking control of a team of four and supporting 160 staff, the role provides strategic and operational leadership for technology and digital services. Responsibilities include:

• Set and deliver the IT strategy and multi‑year roadmap
• Lead and develop the IT team
• Establish governance and standards
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Oversee third‑party partners and drive continuous improvement and change
• Own infrastructure, infosec, ERP, eCommerce and web, and participate in ongoing data strategy
• Manage budget, run IT, deliver projects and be a key pillar on the digital transformation board

Projects to focus on

• New website including full eCommerce overhaul
• NetSuite optimisation
• DR and Cyber Security
• Tech debt consolidation
• General Automation (Ai)

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head of IT or similar role
• Strong commercial acumen, setting strategic direction and building high‑performing teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Governance, risk and control mindset around information security, data protection and related domains
• Ability to influence, translate and explain complex technology to non‑technical stakeholders

Benefits

High growth, ambitious environment with real influence and control, and the opportunity to make your mark.