Deputy Head of IT Systems
London
Deputy Head of IT Systems
Location: West LondonJob Type: Permanent, Full-time - Fully on site
Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE
Are you a passionate IT leader looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a Deputy Head of IT Systems to take a key role in managing and optimising our client's IT infrastructure, ensuring top-tier performance, security, and seamless service delivery.This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role that blends technical expertise with strategic oversight in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
This role is ideal for a hands- on IT leader who thrives in a dynamic setting, seamlessly balancing technical proficiency with managerial responsibility.
- troubleshooting, optimising systems, and driving innovation.
- someone who can lead, build, and execute with a deep understanding of infrastructure, cloud technologies, and security.
If you're a proactive problem-solver with the technical acumen and leadership skills to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Acting as second-in-command to the Head of IT Systems, supporting leadership and decision-making.
- Overseeing IT operations and support teams to ensure smooth service delivery and an excellent user experience.
- Monitoring system health, performance, and security, resolving issues proactively.
- Ensuring compliance with IT policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Managing vendor relationships and ensuring service levels are met.
- Supporting IT projects, collaborating with stakeholders to drive successful implementation.
- Analysing system performance data and identifying areas for improvement.
- Researching emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- Strong experience in IT management or a senior technical role.
- Excellent knowledge of network management, server administration, cloud technologies (Azure), and IT security.
- Hands on coding experience
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and prioritise workloads effectively.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.
- Outstanding communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Industry certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CISSP).
This is a leadership role where you'll have real impact and responsibility, shaping the future of IT within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. You'll be at the heart of exciting IT projects and innovations, working with cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency and transformation.
Our client believes in continuous learning, offering ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities to help you thrive. Plus, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, this is it!
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that's shaping the future of IT.
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