Head of Information Technology

4 hours ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom MERJE Full time

SALARY: Highly competitive package

Location: Manchester (Hybrid working available)


Our client is a highly regarded, progressive Financial Services organisation who are seeking to recruit a Head of IT & Information Security.


Reporting to the CTO the you will be a proactive and technically skilled leader who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment. It combines hands-on expertise in IT infrastructure and information security with strategic oversight and leadership capabilities.


Key Responsibilities:


Infrastructure Management

  • Design and Oversight: Architect, implement, and maintain a reliable, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop a forward-looking infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Vendor Relations: Manage budgets, vendor contracts, and supplier relationships effectively.
  • Disaster Recovery: Collaborate with the Operational Resilience Team to enhance disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) plans.


Information Security

  • Security Strategy: Develop and execute a robust security framework in line with FCA, PRA, GDPR, and industry standards.
  • Incident Management: Act as the first line of defence in managing security incidents and running incident response drills.
  • Systems Security: Implement best practices for access controls, network security, and data protection in banking systems.
  • Continuous Monitoring: Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests.
  • Awareness Campaigns: Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness through training and communication.


Regulatory Compliance

  • Standards and Audits: Stay current with UK banking regulations and standards such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and CBEST.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with auditors, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure full compliance.


Team Leadership

  • Building Teams: Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing infrastructure and security team.
  • Performance Metrics: Set and monitor KPIs to drive accountability and excellence.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Operational Resilience teams to align objectives.


Must-Have Qualifications and Experience

  • Proven leadership in IT infrastructure and information security, ideally within regulated financial services.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of UK banking regulations (FCA, PRA).
  • Hands-on expertise with secure, scalable IT solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CQUEST, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing at C-suite and board levels.
  • A decisive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.


Nice-to-Have Skills and Certifications

  • Certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and emerging technologies like DevOps and containerization.
  • Experience leading large-scale infrastructure transformations and regulatory audits.


This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and secure the future of our technology landscape. If you’re a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.



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