Head of It

7 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom DJH Mitten Clarke Full time

We’re an award-winning Accountancy Firm and voted within the top 10 for best Accountancy firms to work for in the UK. In our pursuit beyond the numbers, we have big ideas and even bigger plans
- its fair to say we know exactly where we’re going and what we want to achieve

We’re now on the hunt for a bright, driven and experienced Head of IT to lead our IT department, with a strong focus on Azure cloud technologies.

Our people are our biggest asset, and we’re incredibly proud of the talented and passionate individuals who make us who we are. Over the last few years, we’ve gone from strength to strength, building DJH Mitten Clarke through strong organic growth and the acquisition of other like-minded firms.

Looking after our team is our number one priority as people are our biggest asset, so what’s on offer for you?
- Competitive salary
- Fantastic holiday allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Access to a 24/7 game-changing mental health platform, Spectrum Life
- 60/40 hybrid flexible working
- Company social events as part of the group
- Community and environmental work
- Tailored learning and development opportunities
- A pretty impressive office (if we do say so ourselves)

**What your key responsibilities will be as our new Head of IT**:

- Execute the IT strategy aligned with the organisation’s business objectives set by the CTO.
- Provide leadership and vision to the IT team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in the Azure ecosystem.
- Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure Azure-based solutions.
- Evaluate and recommend new Azure services to enhance organisational capabilities.
- Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s IT infrastructure including user, network, and server environments.
- Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Build and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering collaboration and skill development.
- Implement and enforce IT security policies and procedures set out by the CTO to safeguard the organization’s data and systems.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards related to IT and data management.

**Skills and experience you will have**:

- Proven experience within a similar role, possessing in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure cloud services.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a leadership role within an IT department.
- Strong expertise in designing and managing Azure-based solutions as well as under Azure Security via ME5.
- Excellent understanding of IT infrastructure, security, and compliance.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


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