Head of IT

Are you an experienced IT leader ready to shape strategy, drive innovation, and deliver real impact across a growing organisation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading UK manufacturer at the forefront of their sector; a trusted brand with nearly four decades of success built on quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

As Head of IT, you'll play a pivotal role on the Leadership Team, owning the IT and Data strategy and ensuring technology continues to be a key enabler for growth and transformation across the business. You'll lead a talented in-house team, manage trusted external partners, and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient IT solutions.

• Deliver the IT strategy in line with the business' growth and transformation goals.
• Lead and develop a small but highly capable IT team, covering data analytics, user support, and third-party software.
• Oversee key supplier relationships, including day-to-day management of managed service partners.
• Champion cybersecurity - developing policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems and infrastructure, ensuring uptime, efficiency, and innovation.
• Partner with the wider business to identify technology-driven solutions to operational challenges.

• 7+ years' experience in IT service delivery, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or strategic role.
• Strong technical understanding of Office 365, Active Directory, and modern enterprise infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendors and external partners.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills - able to translate complex technical issues for non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative leadership style with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and value creation.
• ITIL / ITSM knowledge essential; experience with Business Central 365 advantageous.

This is a chance to make a real difference in a business that values technology as a growth driver. You'll have the autonomy to shape the IT roadmap, influence key decisions at board level, and deliver tangible improvements across operations and customer experience.

If you're a forward-thinking IT leader who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment - this is the opportunity to elevate your impact and lead the charge in digital transformation.

This role is based in the office 5 days a week, with parking!

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.