Head of Information Technology
hace 24 horas
Southampton
Head of IT Southampton – 5 Days On-Site Salary up to £80,000 + Benefits Nigel Frank is partnered with a fast-growing, family-run organisation undergoing a major digital transformation. We’re looking for a hands-on, people-focused Head of IT who can modernise systems, uplift the perception of IT across the business, and lead a small but capable technology team through an exciting period of change. This is a true leadership role for someone who thrives in operational environments, isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, and wants to make a visible impact every day. The Opportunity You’ll take ownership of the company’s entire technology function across infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, ERP, and business systems. With the organisation operating 24/7 across multiple sites, this is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, visible to staff, and trusted by the leadership team. You’ll also play a pivotal role in the rollout of new systems, including their Salesforce-based ERP, while shaping an empowered, proactive, high-performing IT culture. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and develop a team across support, development, cybersecurity, and programme delivery, • Modernise and stabilise legacy systems and lead the transition to a future-fit IT landscape, • Manage infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and system resilience across a multi-site operation, • Drive a positive IT reputation by building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, • Oversee ERP and core business systems, including integrations and ongoing transformation projects, • Own IT vendor management, budgets, and third-party relationships, • Embed best practices around cyber security, compliance, and operational excellence, • Champion change, continuous improvement, and an open, constructive feedback culture What Makes This Role Unique • A highly visible leadership position — you’ll be embedded in the operation, working closely with teams across depots, logistics, finance, and the leadership group, • An empowered culture where you’re expected to take initiative, make decisions, and challenge old ways of working, • A business that is ready to modernise after years of outdated systems — you’ll have real freedom to shape the transformation, • The previous Head of IT was in post for 20 years, so this is a rare opportunity to truly reset the function, • A clear pathway to progress, with the potential to move toward board-level influence for the right person About You We’re looking for someone with strong technical grounding and the emotional intelligence to lead in a people-driven organisation. You will likely have: • Experience as a Head of IT, IT Manager, or senior IT leader in a fast-paced, operational, or family-run business, • A track record of driving transformation and managing change, • Strong background across infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and business systems, • Experience with ERP systems and major digital/CRM/ERP implementations (Salesforce experience beneficial but not essential), • The confidence to challenge the status quo and influence both senior leaders and front-line staff, • The ability to communicate IT concepts in a clear, relatable, and non-technical way What’s on Offer • £75,000 – £80,000 depending on experience, • 5 days on-site in Southampton (some travel to depots when required), • The chance to lead a critical function during a major business transformation, • A supportive, people-focused working culture, • Real autonomy and the ability to make meaningful change quickly