Head of IT

Head of IT

The Head of IT oversees the strategic and operational delivery of IT services within the organisation, ensuring smooth infrastructure management and project execution. This role supports a collaborative culture focused on effective service delivery during a period of organisational transition.

The organisation is a public sector entity providing housing services in Surrey and Greater London. It is undergoing significant organisational change and requires a senior IT leader to steer key operational functions.

Role Overview
The Head of IT role involves leading and motivating a team of technical specialists, managing service and project delivery, and ensuring compliance with governance and risk standards. Reporting directly to senior leadership, success in this role will be demonstrated through maintaining resilient IT operations and delivering key projects on time and within budget.

Key Skills & Experience

• Lead and motivate a team of technical IT specialists
• Manage priority projects, IT contracts, and supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and business continuity standards
• Build relationships with senior leaders and external partners
• Demonstrate proven senior management accountability for IT service delivery
• Manage IT/digital infrastructure, SaaS environments, and on-premises architecture
• Oversee project management, IT budget control, and contract procurement
• Exhibit outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have
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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a technical IT team to maintain high performance and resilience
• Manage and deliver priority IT projects and third-party supplier contracts
• Ensure full compliance with governance, security, and data protection standards
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK with on-site presence
• Permanent employment within the UK
• Available for an initial 2-week assignment starting 05/08/2026
• Experience in managing IT infrastructure within the public sector or complex governance environments

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with an updated CV.