Head of Information Technology
London Area, United Kingdom
Head of IT - London - Hybrid - £80-85k
Motive Group is support a scaling business of approx 120 employees, with the hire of an experienced Head of IT for the London office.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape and ensuring that systems, processes, and infrastructure are aligned with the business objectives.
Core responsibilities:
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with company goals, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of 2, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Security and Compliance: Establish and enforce security protocols, policies, and procedures to protect company data and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The business has achieved SOC2 certification and is working towards ISO27001.
Vendor Management: Having recently acquired a competitor a consolidating of tools is required. You will evaluate, select, and manage external vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring quality service delivery.
Implementation: This is a hands on role and you will support the implementation of projects including new systems, system updates, upgrades and migrations.
Due Diligence: Support across client requirements including infosec questionnaires.
Experience:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a tech-related field.
You will have worked in a fast-paced SME or start-up environments, adapting to the business needs through growth.
Be a team player who is organised, focused, and able to meet tight deadlines.
Have experience of g suite, hubspot and other common SaaS products.