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Interim Head of IT

Hays Technology
Posted a day ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH13EG, Scotland

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The organization is seeking a Head of Information Technology to lead IT services and strategy, reporting directly to the COO.
  • Candidates should have proven senior IT leadership experience in a complex environment and a strong track record in strategic planning and project delivery.
  • The role involves managing a team of 19 IT professionals and overseeing an IT budget of approximately 1.7 million, with annual capital investments averaging 3 million.
  • A competitive day rate is offered, along with the opportunity to influence strategic IT initiatives in a collaborative environment.
  • A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience is required, along with a minimum of several years in senior IT leadership roles.

Your new company
You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that plays a vital role in supporting a diverse and dynamic community. With a strong commitment to innovation and service excellence, this organisation is investing significantly in its digital infrastructure to support long-term strategic goals. The environment is collaborative, values-driven, and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.


Your new role
As Head of Information Technology, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of IT services across the organisation. Reporting directly to the COO, you'll be responsible for shaping and implementing the IT strategy, overseeing infrastructure, applications, and service delivery, and ensuring robust governance, security, and compliance.
You'll manage a team of around 19 IT professionals and oversee a recurrent budget of approximately 1.7 million, with capital investments averaging 3 million annually. Your leadership will drive innovation, efficiency, and a high standard of service across all IT functions, including project management, application development, and media technology.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the development and execution of the IT strategy
  • Managing senior stakeholder relationships and third-party vendors
  • Overseeing IT budgets, business continuity, and risk management
  • Driving team development and fostering a culture of service excellence
  • Acting as the senior authority on all IT infrastructure matters


What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you'll need:

  • Proven senior IT leadership experience in a complex environment
  • A strong track record in strategic planning, team development, and project delivery
  • Expertise in innovative technology solutions and service excellence
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in financial planning and managing third-party relationships
  • A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable attributes include experience in customer-facing environments and familiarity with various project delivery methodologies.

What you'll get in return
In return, you'll step into a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a short timeframe. You'll benefit from:

  • A competitive day rate
  • The autonomy to lead and influence strategic IT initiatives
  • A collaborative and supportive leadership team



What you need to do now
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