Head of IT

  • VC Talent
  • Oct 22, 2025
Full time Telecommunications Management

Job Description

Head of IT

We re partnering exclusively with a well-established, London Stock Exchange Main Market-listed company headquartered in Vauxhall, with offices across Europe, to appoint a technically capable and commercially astute Head of IT.

This is a rare opportunity to lead digital strategy across infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity, while remaining hands-on and closely involved in delivery. You ll oversee a small, high-performing IT team and play a pivotal role in shaping the technology roadmap for a pan-European business.

You ll lead the successful adoption of a new ERP platform across multiple European offices, including Germany and France. This includes roadmap prioritisation, post-implementation support, and ensuring long-term value through effective change management and stakeholder engagement.

What you bring

We re seeking a strategic IT leader who combines technical expertise with strong business acumen. You ll be comfortable operating across board-level conversations and hands-on delivery.

Core requirements
  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
  • Proven leadership of IT functions, including strategy, team development, and budget ownership
  • Track record of delivering complex, multi-country technology programmes
  • Strong understanding of cloud adoption, cybersecurity, and ITIL frameworks
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes
  • Solid grasp of infrastructure, applications, and enterprise systems
  • Commercial mindset with sound financial awareness
  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture (TOGAF desirable) and systems integration
  • Hands-on experience with some of: Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, SQL Server, or Python
On offer is £100k - £120k (depending on experience), plus bonus, generous pension, private medical insurance, on-site gym, 28 days holiday, and more.

Please note that this is primarily an office-based role, with 4 days per week spent in modern Vauxhall offices and 1 day working from home.

If this sounds like the right challenge, apply as soon as possible.