Head of IT

Head of IT People management, digital transformation and strategic thinking Colchester with travel twice a month around £80,000 - £90,000 p.a. Plus bonus, pension, Bupa, EAP, volunteering days and more • High growth organisation • Huge digital transformation project • Clear business strategy This isn't just caretaking, this is a forward-thinking business who are taking leaps and bounds to continually move themselves forward and be ahead of the curve. On course for £50m turnover this year, they have ambitions to continue that growth and hit over £80m by 2030. To support these ambitions, they need their first Head of IT to help define, deliver and steer the digital strategy. Taking control of a team of four and supporting 160 staff, this role provides strategic and operational leadership for technology and digital services. You will set and deliver the IT strategy and multi-year roadmap, lead and develop the IT team, establish governance and standards, identify and mitigate against risk, oversee third-party partners and drive continuous improvement and change. You will take ownership of infrastructure, infosec, ERP, eCommerce and web and be involved in the ongoing data strategy. With budgetary responsibility you will 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) We are looking for you to be an experienced Head of IT with a proven track record of leading IT functions, commercial acumen, setting strategic direction and building high-performing teams. You will have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence, translate and explain as well as a strong governance, risk and control mindset around information security, data protection and more. Why should you join? High growth Ambitious Lots to achieve Real influence Control Make your mark If you are an experienced Head of IT who loves digital transformation and wants to take an ambitious business forward, apply now or contact Simon at Ithika Recruitment for more information and a confidential chat. Ithika Recruitment, partnering world-class talent with world-class companies