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Interim Head of IT

£90,000 - 110,000
Smartsearch Recruitment
Paradise, Broad Green
£90,000 - 110,000
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Company Size
50-200
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Company Type
Services
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Exp Level
Senior
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- Proven experience operating at Head of IT, IT Director, or senior IT leadership level - Background in interim, contract, or transitional leadership roles - Experience supporting manufacturing, operational, or multi-site environments - Strong understanding of enterprise IT landscapes, including ERP and core business systems - Confident managing internal teams and third-party suppliers - Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with leadership responsibility - Calm, pragmatic, and people-focused leadership style - Able to build credibility and trust quickly within an established organisation

Responsibilities

- Provide interim leadership of the IT function, ensuring stable and reliable service delivery - Act as a senior escalation point and decision-maker where required - Oversee IT governance, risk management, cyber security, and system resilience at a practical level - Ensure effective helpdesk and service desk coverage with responsive, dependable support - Oversee core enterprise systems, infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and end-user computing - Support the continued integration of business activity and alignment of systems and processes - Provide IT oversight to support international operations and new site activity - Progress agreed IT projects and improvement initiatives without unnecessary disruption - Work with senior stakeholders to prioritise IT activity in line with business needs - Improve the use of existing systems and information to support better decision-making - Ensure clear documentation, knowledge transfer, and effective handover to support continuity

Description


We are a global manufacturing organisation seeking to appoint an Interim Head of IT / Senior IT Leader for a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a competitive salary between £90,000 and £110,000 pro rata. This hybrid role will focus on operational stability and delivery, providing leadership, continuity, and hands-on support across the IT function. We pride ourselves on supporting teams effectively while ensuring smooth IT operations in both UK and international contexts.
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