Head of IT

BBBH94605_1757688492
  • £75000.00 - £100000.00 per annum
  • Wiltshire

Head of Technology

Wiltshire

£75K-£100K per year

The Role

My client, a rapidly growing IT Solutions business, is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Technology to take ownership of their technical strategy, project delivery, and future technology direction.

This is a senior leadership role that combines strategic vision with the ability to roll up your sleeves and provide hands-on support when deadlines require. The successful candidate will lead the Projects and Consultancy function, manage technical and project delivery teams, and work closely with the Commercial team to package technical capabilities into scalable service offerings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and own the company's technology strategy, ensuring it supports growth and customer success.

  • Develop and evolve service offerings, translating technical capability into market-ready solutions.

  • Lead and oversee both project management and technical delivery functions.

  • Manage scoping, resourcing, and delivery to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard.

  • Work closely with the Commercial team to develop and package technical solutions.

  • Provide presales consultancy, technical roadmaps, and solution designs.

  • Contribute directly to technical delivery when needed.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Projects and Consultancy team.

  • Build strong relationships with vendors and partners.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven track record in a senior technology leadership or solutions architecture role, ideally within an MSP or IT services business.

  • Strong experience in defining and executing technical strategy.

  • Ability to translate complex technical capability into scalable, commercially viable solutions.

  • Expertise in:

    • Microsoft 365 and Modern Endpoint Management

    • Microsoft Azure (design, migration, deployment, management)

    • On-premises infrastructure (Hyper-V, VMware, Active Directory, networking)

    • Hybrid environments and cloud migration strategies

  • Demonstrable success in delivering complex IT projects end-to-end.

  • Experience managing both technical and project management teams.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Relevant Microsoft certifications (or equivalent).

Desirable:

  • Experience with ISO frameworks (ISO27001, ISO9001)

  • Knowledge of Cyber Essentials or similar frameworks

  • Familiarity with SonicWALL, Fortinet, or Cisco

  • Project Management qualification (Prince2, APM, Agile)

Candidate Profile

My client is looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and commercial awareness. You'll be enthusiastic, adaptable, and able to inspire teams while engaging effectively with clients and stakeholders. A "can do" attitude and a passion for delivering excellent customer service are essential.

Additional Information

  • 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, with some flexibility for occasional weekend or out-of-hours work.

  • Travel to customer sites may be required.

  • DBS, BPSS, and SC clearance (funded by the employer) are required for this role.

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