Head of IT

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom meraki talent ltd Full time

Head of IT /Senior IT Manager


While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Excellent salary, plus bonus and benefits

Permanent

Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Posted Thur 02 May 24

CVs ASAP

Start date Jun – Sep 24

Meraki Talent’s science and tech client, with offices across the globe, are actively looking for a Senior IT Manager, to head up their UK function, expanding into a European oversight. The Senior IT Manager will be responsible for delivering IT strategy across multiple sites and multiple technical business streams, in line with the evolving needs of a growing tech business. This is a strategic appointment, and a figurehead within the UK business.

It is imperative that the Senior IT Manager, is a people person, that can not only manage people, but that enjoys seeing people develop and takes pride in their development. Additionally, someone that can see the gaps, and acquire contract resource as required. The Senior IT Manager needs to be comfortable managing managers directly, as well as taking custody of a larger team of 30 – 40 FTE. These FTE may be based in the UK, as well as in Europe. With that in mind, our client is looking for a candidate who has a bias towards the software, applications and development side of tech, as two thirds of the team work within development.

Our client has a very collaborative culture, and this role will not suit someone who wishes to remain completely hands off. Everyone within this IT team chips in, gets their hands dirty, and helps where they can, with that in mind, it’s essential the Senior IT Manager is happy to be hands on, and get involved in the day to day when required. The Senior IT Manager will be responsible for the entire suite of applications (inhouse and external) and the development and architecture of these as well as the company infrastructure, on prem solutions, and security provisions.

Responsibilities of the Senior IT Manager:

  • Lead a team of 30 – 40 FTE in the delivery of the organisations IT capability
  • Ensure all IT solutions are efficient and secure, as well as offering good value
  • Manage business continuity, risk management, and cyber within an IT environment
  • Work in partnership with senior stakeholders across the global business
  • Oversee the development of solutions that assist the IT needs of multiple locations

Background of the Senior IT Manager:

  • Experienced in managing medium to large teams of IT professionals (Loosely speaking 20 – 70 FTE)
  • Ability (and desire) to be hands on as and when required
  • Broad technical skillset across Infra and Apps essential. (With a bias towards software, applications and development)
  • Technically curious and interested in tech
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Able to travel internationally on occasion

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