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Head of IT
£30,000 - 50,000
Solid State Group
Beoley Lane, Holt End
£30,000 - 50,000
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for a dynamic leader with the ability to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution. The essential skills and experience we seek include:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Proven success in leading global IT teams in a complex, fast-paced business environment.
- Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity.
- Experience with ERP and CRM systems.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to align IT with business goals.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, motivational, and problem-solving abilities.
Useful additional expertise (advantageous):
- Experience with SAN servers, SQL, Microsoft Teams, SCCM/SCOM, RMM/MDM tools.
- Cybersecurity certifications and knowledge (CE+, ISO 27001, etc.).
- Advanced networking expertise (QoS, VLANs, MPLS, wireless AP configuration).
- Previous security clearance.
Responsibilities
As the Head of IT, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Strategy & Transformation: Develop and deliver a global IT strategy aligned with business goals, driving digital transformation and leveraging emerging technologies, including AI.
- IT Operations: Oversee infrastructure, security, compliance, and scalability across global sites while optimizing budgets and resources.
- Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a global IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior leadership to support business objectives, communicate IT strategies effectively, and manage vendor relationships.
- Projects: Oversee major IT initiatives, ensuring successful delivery through robust project management methodologies.
- Risk & Security: Implement IT risk management and cybersecurity strategies to safeguard assets, data, and operations.
Description
At Solid State Plc, we specialize in the design, development, and supply of advanced electronic technologies. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, our products enable critical applications worldwide to operate safely, reliably, and consistently. We are a London-listed group with operations across the UK, Europe, and North America, rapidly expanding as a trusted global partner in cutting-edge technology. Our people are central to our success, and we cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth where every individual contributes to shaping the extraordinary. This opportunity allows you to play a defining leadership role in our rapidly growing, globally respected technology business. You will have the autonomy, resources, and influence to shape our IT landscape and drive transformation across multiple industries. Join us at Solid State Plc and lead IT innovation that powers tomorrow's world.
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