Head Of IT
CV-LibrarySouthampton, HampshirepermanentPosted: 12 August 2026
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Lead the IT function, owning infrastructure, applications, security, vendors, and strategy. This is a hands-on leadership role in a small, multi-skilled team — ideal for someone who can balance technical depth with people management and operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop a team of six across infrastructure, applications, integration, and reporting.
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Oversee servers, networking, cloud services, end-user devices, backups, monitoring, and incident management.
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Maintain documentation, manage risk, and ensure systems are secure and recoverable.
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Own application development, maintenance, and integration, working closely with internal stakeholders.
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Lead information security, policies, controls, and compliance (including UK GDPR and Cyber Essentials).
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Manage vendors, contracts, licences, SLAs, and renewals.
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Build and deliver an IT roadmap aligned to business goals.
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Manage the IT budget and contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
Essential Experience
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Proven leadership of an IT team or function.
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Strong hands-on technical background across infrastructure, networking, and business applications.
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Vendor and contract management experience.
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Solid understanding of information security and UK GDPR.
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Clear communicator able to translate technical topics for non-technical audiences.
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Track record of delivering IT projects on time and within budget.
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Strong organisational and documentation skills.
Desirable Experience
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Azure, AWS, or GCP.
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ITIL or similar frameworks.
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Experience in operations-led or professional services environments.
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Relevant certifications (CISSP, ITIL, Microsoft, AWS).
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Cyber Essentials / CE+ experience
Lead the IT function, owning infrastructure, applications, security, vendors, and strategy. This is a hands-on leadership role in a small, multi-skilled team — ideal for someone who can balance technical depth with people management and operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities
*
Lead and develop a team of six across infrastructure, applications, integration, and reporting.
*
Oversee servers, networking, cloud services, end-user devices, backups, monitoring, and incident management.
*
Maintain documentation, manage risk, and ensure systems are secure and recoverable.
*
Own application development, maintenance, and integration, working closely with internal stakeholders.
*
Lead information security, policies, controls, and compliance (including UK GDPR and Cyber Essentials).
*
Manage vendors, contracts, licences, SLAs, and renewals.
*
Build and deliver an IT roadmap aligned to business goals.
*
Manage the IT budget and contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
Essential Experience
*
Proven leadership of an IT team or function.
*
Strong hands-on technical background across infrastructure, networking, and business applications.
*
Vendor and contract management experience.
*
Solid understanding of information security and UK GDPR.
*
Clear communicator able to translate technical topics for non-technical audiences.
*
Track record of delivering IT projects on time and within budget.
*
Strong organisational and documentation skills.
Desirable Experience
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Azure, AWS, or GCP.
*
ITIL or similar frameworks.
*
Experience in operations-led or professional services environments.
*
Relevant certifications (CISSP, ITIL, Microsoft, AWS).
*
Cyber Essentials / CE+ experience