Head of Infrastructure and Security

Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for someone with experience in senior IT leadership roles within infrastructure and security domains.
• We need strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
• We need proven experience of managing hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud technologies.
• We need working experience of aligning IT infrastructure and security initiatives with organisational objectives.
• We need proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• We need strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• We need an analytical approach to solving complex technical and security challenges.

Responsibilities:

• We will ask you to lead the strategic direction, design and delivery of our technology infrastructure and security capabilities.
• We will ask you to ensure our IT infrastructure services are secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with business needs.
• We will ask you to develop and implement infrastructure and security strategies aligned with our organisational goals.
• We will ask you to provide expert advice on emerging technologies and security threats to support strategic planning, digital investment and risk mitigation.
• We will ask you to oversee the design, operation, maintenance and optimisation of our networks, servers, storage, cloud platforms and related services.
• We will ask you to lead cybersecurity initiatives, including risk assessments, vulnerability management and incident response.
• We will ask you to establish, maintain and continuously improve our IT governance frameworks, including policies, processes, standards and controls.
• We will ask you to manage audits, address findings, mitigate risks and help ensure compliance with data protection legislation and cybersecurity expectations.
• We will ask you to lead, support and develop our infrastructure and security teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Support
• Security

More:

We are one of the UKs largest international animal welfare charities, supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide and working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role based in Devon, combining home and occasional onsite working, with a working pattern agreed with the line manager. The role offers a salary of £63,813 per annum and includes competitive pension, 31 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 34 with service, a wellbeing team, recorded Pilates and Yoga classes, long service awards, a Healthshield plan, free parking, and a subsidised restaurant and shop. We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people, and safer recruitment processes apply, including a DBS check where required.

last updated 30 week of 2026