Head of Business IT

• Head of Business IT - Drive Project Delivery
• Permanent role - £90-100k

About Our Client

This role is with a well-established organisation in the shipping industry. The company is a medium-sized enterprise known for its commitment to providing exceptional services and innovative solutions.

Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop IT Business Partners to ensure strong alignment between IT and business objectives.
• Define and deliver IT strategies that support business goals and improve operational efficiency.
• Own and manage the IT Capex budget, ensuring effective resource allocation across initiatives.
• Track spend, monitor project financials, and report budget performance to senior leadership.
• Establish and optimise 1st and 2nd line support processes to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Embed best practices for incident, request, and problem management.
• Partner with business leaders to identify technology needs and improvement opportunities across the business.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide project updates.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are on time and within budget.
• Manage risks, resources, and timelines using appropriate project management approaches.
• Monitor service and support performance metrics to assess effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement through data led insights and process optimisation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Business IT should have:

• Proven expertise in IT leadership
• Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering large programmes of work
• Delivery focussed Project Management capabilities
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive change in an efficient and pro active manner
• Experience in developing and implementing IT strategies.
• Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team development.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £100,000 per annum.
• Permanent position based in Woking or Ashford, Kent.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Chance to lead and shape the IT strategy of a respected organisation.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role in the technology department, apply now.