Head of IT

Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience at Head of IT, Head of Information Security, or equivalent senior technology leadership level
• Strong working knowledge of cyber security frameworks including Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and associated security tooling such as Defender and Sentinel
• Experience managing IT service desk operations and multi-site infrastructure environments
• Proven track record of delivering digital transformation and technology change programmes
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as CIISec is desirable
• CISSP or equivalent senior security qualification is desirable
• Experience with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics or Business Central is desirable
• Experience of board-level reporting and executive stakeholder management is desirable
• Familiarity with AI governance, strategy, and security frameworks is desirable
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities across multidisciplinary technical teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage credibly at board and executive level
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets, vendors, and procurement processes
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Collaborative and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities:

• Lead and own our cyber security programme, aligning it to recognised frameworks to maintain accreditation and insurance coverage
• Maintain and develop our information security policy suite in line with evolving threats, regulatory requirements, and business needs
• Implement, maintain, and monitor security tooling including SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms
• Own and maintain our incident response and IT disaster recovery programme, including policy documentation, tooling, and staff training and awareness
• Produce regular board-level cyber security reports covering risk posture, incident summaries, compliance status, and security awareness metrics
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory and contractual obligations, including those applicable to defence sector and other regulated customers
• Act as our technology strategist, maintaining rolling roadmaps that align technology investment to business objectives and board priorities
• Translate business issues and board priorities into executable programmes and lead delivery of those programmes to completion
• Assess business needs and prioritise a development roadmap in conjunction with the IT Director and senior leadership team
• Lead the rationalisation of legacy bespoke applications, transitioning to off-the-shelf solutions where appropriate
• Advise the board and senior leadership on emerging technologies and opportunities to improve processes, procedures, and competitive positioning
• Lead our AI adoption and governance programme, aligning to current and evolving industry best practice
• Own responsibility for the performance, monitoring, and ongoing development of our on-premises server and network infrastructure
• Own our cloud strategy and day-to-day management of Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics, and Business Central environments
• Oversee day-to-day service desk operations, including incident management, request fulfilment, and end-user support
• Manage our communications and mobile device estate, ensuring resilience, security, and performance of business-critical systems
• Own the backup and recovery programme, ensuring appropriate RTO and RPO targets are defined, documented, and achievable
• Provide line management, coaching, and professional development to the IT team
• Act as deputy to the IT Director and represent the technology function at senior leadership and board level as required
• Contribute to wider organisational governance, risk, and compliance activities as a member of the senior management team

Technologies:

• AI
• Azure
• Cloud
• ERP
• Incident Management
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• Mobile
• Network
• Security
• Office 365

More:

We are Sibcas Ltd, a family-run business and a leading UK manufacturer and hirer of modular and relocatable accommodation. We operate throughout the UK and support customers across the education, construction, and infrastructure sectors. This is a senior leadership role with a hands-on focus, responsible for the end-to-end delivery of our technology and information security strategy, our cyber security programme, cloud and IT infrastructure, digital transformation, and service delivery. You will deputise for the IT Director as required and work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, technical staff, and our senior leadership team. We offer a competitive salary plus car allowance, 31 days annual leave including public holidays, the option to purchase additional leave, discounted gym membership, death in service insurance, critical health insurance after two years service, an employee assistance programme, complimentary fruit, cereals, tea and coffee, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a successful and growing business. The role is based in person, with working hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, and flexibility may be considered for the right candidate.

last updated 32 week of 2026