Head of IT

Head of IT

The Head of IT oversees infrastructure, security, and operational IT functions across a multi-site European business, delivering strategic leadership to enhance the company's technology capabilities. This pivotal role supports a long-established real estate organisation committed to maintaining a robust and cohesive IT environment.

The company operates within the real estate sector, managing multiple locations across the UK and Europe. It promotes a collaborative culture focused on strategic growth and technological improvement.

The Head of IT will lead and manage a UK-based team of four, setting IT standards and best practices across multiple sites. They will be responsible for improving infrastructure performance, including Wi-Fi, device setup, and operational reliability, and overseeing core Microsoft and cloud infrastructure such as Entra ID / Azure AD and Azure environments. The role involves working with a mixed estate that includes AWS-hosted services, SAP, on-prem servers, and regional data centres. They will develop a cohesive IT and security strategy aligned across regions, supporting stronger security standards like Cyber Essentials Plus, and liaising with senior stakeholders to resolve operational issues effectively.

• Lead and manage a UK-based IT team of 4

• Set IT standards, policies, and best practice across multiple UK and European locations

• Improve infrastructure performance including Wi-Fi, device setup, and operational reliability

• Oversee core Microsoft and cloud infrastructure, including Entra ID / Azure AD and Azure environments

• Manage mixed environments including AWS, SAP, on-prem servers, and regional data centres

• Develop a joined-up IT and security strategy across regions

• Support the movement towards stronger security standards, including Cyber Essentials Plus

• Provide support to senior stakeholders and resolve urgent operational issues

• Demonstrate experience leading IT in a multi-site environment

• Show a strong infrastructure background to lead both strategy and delivery

• Possess good knowledge of Microsoft environments, including Entra ID / Azure AD and Azure

• Be familiar with mixed environments spanning cloud, on-prem, networking, and end-user support

• Have prior experience working within Cyber Essentials frameworks

• Show stakeholder management and team leadership skills

• Have a pragmatic, approachable management style and strong culture fit

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with an updated CV.