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Head of IT

Prospectus IT Recruitment
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire ST9 0ET, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of IT position at a leading B2B SaaS firm focuses on driving IT strategy across hybrid cloud and secure infrastructure.
  • The role requires 7–10+ years of senior IT leadership experience, ideally in SaaS, FinTech, or data-rich environments.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing cloud migration, managing high-availability infrastructure, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, along with a collaborative culture that emphasizes innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a solid technical background, with a degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Lead IT strategy across hybrid cloud and secure infrastructure.
  • Scale enterprise platforms supporting global financial clients.
  • Join a high-growth SaaS firm with hybrid flexibility and investment backing.
Head of IT A market-leading B2B SaaS business operating at the forefront of fraud and financial crime prevention is seeking a Head of IT to lead the next stage of its technology evolution. The organisation powers some of the most critical decision-making tools used by major banks, insurers, and global enterprises, with proprietary data and advanced analytics capabilities at its core.Backed by a recent strategic investment, this is a high-impact leadership opportunity with significant scope to shape and scale an enterprise IT environment supporting global growth.Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the IT roadmap, balancing cloud and on-premise infrastructure to meet evolving business needs.
  • Cloud Migration: Lead large-scale, low-risk transitions to cloud infrastructure across a complex systems landscape.
  • Infrastructure Oversight: Manage high-availability, low-latency infrastructure, supporting hundreds of databases and mission-critical applications.
  • Security & Compliance: Drive cybersecurity strategy, patch management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Team Leadership: Build and develop a high-performing IT team covering engineering, operations, and project delivery.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data Science teams to align IT with wider business goals.
  • Vendor Management: Oversee third-party technology partners, contracts, and performance.
  • Budget & Ops Management: Own IT budgets, streamline BAU operations, and drive innovation in service delivery.
What You’ll Bring
  • 7–10+ years in senior IT leadership roles, ideally within a SaaS, FinTech, or data-rich technology environment.
  • Strong background in cloud computing, Windows Servers, Linux, Docker, and ElasticSearch.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure and leading cloud migration initiatives.
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity protocols, enterprise risk, and data compliance.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.
Desirable Experience
  • Exposure to AI/ML, predictive analytics, or fraud detection platforms.
  • Familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies and managing IT across multiple global regions.
  • Track record in scaling IT systems to support international expansion or enterprise clients.
What’s On Offer
  • The chance to play a pivotal role in an ambitious, mission-driven tech company.
  • A collaborative culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent benefits package and a rewarding, purpose-led working environment.
Ready to lead a world-class IT function and shape the future of enterprise SaaS?Apply now to explore this unique opportunity.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.