via reed · 2 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Head of IT

Owen Daniels
Hardwicke Full-time GBP 50,000 – 55,000
5 jobs in Hardwicke — and more nearby.
Upload your CV and see which ones actually match you.
Upload CV

Are you a Head of IT? My client who is a leading UK engineering and services group specialising in water management and infrastructure solutions are looking for a Head of IT, someone who is organised and has a good personality.

Head of IT
Permanent
Monday – Friday 8am – 16:30 pm
Gloucester

Head of IT
Job Description

  • Manage and optimise IT service delivery by owning the MSP relationship, overseeing service levels, KPIs, incident management, vendor performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Lead and develop the IT function through team management, coaching, performance improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

  • Drive IT strategy and governance by supporting the technology roadmap, managing budgets, software licensing, assets, supplier contracts, and IT risk management.

  • Oversee core technology platforms and security including IT infrastructure, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and key business systems such as Sage 200 and Salesforce.

  • Deliver technology-enabled business change by leading IT workstreams in transformation projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and reporting on IT performance, risks, and opportunities.


Head of IT
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
  • Extensive senior IT leadership experience, with a proven track record of leading IT functions and developing high-performing teams.

  • Strong vendor and service management expertise, including managing MSPs, third-party technology suppliers, contracts, budgets, and commercial negotiations.

  • Broad technical knowledge across Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune), Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking infrastructure.

  • Solid understanding of IT Service Management (ITIL) and experience delivering effective IT services within complex, multi-site or multi-entity organisations.

  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence decision-making and drive successful business outcomes.

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’

This listing is from reed. View original listing ↗

The market for this type of role

Similar openings
5
jobs in Hardwicke
Full-time
80%
of roles in the UK
Remote possible
5%
of roles
Owen Daniels

144 open positions · AB219FX, AL71LT, Aberdeen, Alcester, Altrincham +89

📊 Job market · the UK
70,547
active jobs
8.3%
Remote
Ø 2d
avg. online

Frequently asked questions

How many jobs are available in Hardwicke?
Currently 5 roles in Hardwicke on AlmostHired, across 1 different companies. Our data is updated daily.
Do roles in the UK offer remote work?
5% of roles in the UK allow remote work, either partial or full. To filter specifically for remote positions, use AlmostHired.
How do I know if I match this role?
Upload your CV — our AI compares your profile to the job requirements and gives you a precise match score, with matching and missing skills.