Head of IT

OverviewHead of Information Technology / Head of Information Systems – IT Strategy, Technology Leadership, Team/Line Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance; Management oversight of: Infrastructure/Cloud, Datacentre, Service Delivery, Applications, ERP, Security, Vendor Management, Programme Management; Business Intelligence, ITIL. Permanent, East Kent / Hybrid (3/2). £100k - £120k + Bonus + Car + Benefits (Negotiable on experience).Head of IT / Head of Information Systems required by leading organisation within the heavy building materials, logistics and construction industry.The Head of IT / Head of Information Systems will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, development, and management of information systems and technology infrastructure across all business units. This role ensures that IT operations are aligned with business strategy and drive digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and efficient systems (Enterprise Software Applications, Infrastructure) whilst managing IT operations, governance, cybersecurity, data strategy, compliance, budgets and personnel. As such you will have ultimate responsibility for: ResponsibilitiesIT Strategy, Digital Transformation, IT Programmes and the evolution of the IT environmentLine and subsequent matrix management of a multi-disciplinary IT teamOversight of the design, delivery and management of all IT systems inc Applications, Infrastructure (Desktop, Server inc Datacentre, Cloud, Networks etc)Oversight of core business systems including enterprise-wide ERP systemsService Delivery, ITIL processes and support for a mid-sized national userbaseIT Security and Governance inc InfoSec Policy and ProcedureSenior level business stakeholder engagement and advisory presenting relevant business intelligence to board level to drive operational changeBudgetary management and reportingVendor selection and management including contract managementQualifications and ExperienceSignificant experience gained in IT leadership roles at a senior levelStrong leadership and management oversight experience of a small teams of Infrastructure, Application Support (ERP), Service Delivery and Project / Programme Management functionsVendor and departmental budgetary management responsibilityProven experience in enterprise IT management, systems integration, cybersecurity, and digital transformation (ERP/CRM/Azure Cloud, Networks etc)Hands-on senior level Programme and Project Management expertiseStrong knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and compliance standards.Experience managing IT operations across multiple sites or business units is highly desirable.Strong commercial engagement expertise with advisory business intelligence focusITIL awareness and Change ManagementAdditional informationThis is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-established leader in the construction industry during a time of operational change; you will be instrumental in leading and shaping the IT / IS environment over many years to come as well as shaping the broader business via technology-led initiaitves. You will need a driving license and car to reach the company’s head offices.Easily commutable from Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Ramsgate, Deal, Folkestone, Dover, Faversham, Thanet or Ashford, Kent. #J-18808-Ljbffr