Head of IT

A leading Central London Professional Services client of Pioneer Search is looking to recruit a Head of IT to work with the board to take responsibility for all areas of IT Strategy, IT Delivery and head up the IT function on a permanent basis.

Main Responsibilities

The role includes but is not restricted to, the following duties:

• Responsible for all IT operations
• Ensure excellence in IT Security & Cyber Security
• Development of internal technology communications channels
• Management of the relationship with key vendors
• Development of the IT strategic road map
• Review of the existing DR / BCP plans
• Lead planning for IT elements of office expansion / relocation project
• Day to day leadership management and upskilling of existing IT team
• Establish IT policies to support the organisation's strategy and business requirements

Core Requirements and Experience

• Experience working in Professional Services
• Technical knowledge and hands on experience with MS Azure, Office 365, Active Directory
• A proven track record in IT management with appropriate IT and professional qualifications
• Experience in the RFP/RFI tender process for systems upgrades & changes
• Proven experience of delivery of successful IT systems and technology projects including the preparation of business cases
• Knowledge of change management processes
• Analyse the business requirements of all departments to determine their IT needs
• Must have a proactive and "can do" attitude, used to and happy to provide IT support to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Strong organisational skills and methodical work processes
• Ability to communicate effectively and in writing to all levels within the organisation and presenting business cases to members at board level

The successful candidate will have

• A strong track record heading up an IT Function within a professional services environment OR a proven record working at an "IT Manager" level ready to take the next step upward to 'Head Of' level
• Previously been / currently responsible for delivering IT strategy and delivery and management of a small IT team

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Personal pension
• Life assurance
• Death in service
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days annual leave

If this role looks a great match for your experience, please do get in contact with Rick Seivewright at rick@pioneer-search.com / 0203 828 6957