At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the strategic direction of technology infrastructure and security for a major charity.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, wellbeing support, and free parking.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in animal welfare while advancing your career in IT leadership.
- Qualifications: Senior IT leadership experience with strong cybersecurity knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an outstanding opportunity for a self-motivated and highly professional individual with exceptional analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills to join the Leadership Team, as Head of Infrastructure and Security.
Position: Head of Infrastructure and Security
Location: Devon/Hybrid (This is a hybrid working position, combining home and occasional onsite working under the guiding principles for such roles. The working pattern and requirement for site attendance (for essential meetings) will be agreed between the line manager and post-holder)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday
Salary: £63,813 annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 2 August 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.
About the Role
As Head of Infrastructure and Security, you will lead the strategic direction, design, and delivery of the technology infrastructure and security capabilities, ensuring that IT infrastructure services are secure, resilient, and scalable and aligned with business needs. Your responsibilities within this rewarding and multifunctional role will include overseeing robust cybersecurity measures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding effective governance to manage risk and optimise performance, directly contributing to the delivery of the organisation's strategic priorities.
Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing infrastructure and security strategies aligned with organisational goals, ensuring technology platforms are efficient and capable of supporting future growth and innovation.
- Providing expert advice on emerging technologies and security threats to inform strategic planning relating to digital investment and risk mitigation.
- Overseeing the design, operation, maintenance and optimisation of networks, servers, storage, and cloud platforms and related services, ensuring these are resilient and efficient.
- Leading cybersecurity initiatives including conducting risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response.
- Establishing, maintaining and continuously improving IT governance frameworks, including policies, processes, standards and controls that support secure and effective service delivery.
- Managing audits, ensuring findings are addressed, risks mitigated and the organisation remains fully compliant with data protection legislation and cybersecurity expectations.
- Leading, supporting and developing infrastructure and security teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience in senior IT leadership roles within infrastructure and security domains.
- A strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
- Proven experience of managing hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud technologies.
- Working experience of aligning IT infrastructure and security initiatives with organisational objectives.
- Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
- An analytical approach to solving complex technical and security challenges.
Benefits include:
- Competitive pension.
- 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 with each full year of service.
- Wellbeing team.
- Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
- Long service awards.
- Healthshield plan.
- Free parking.
- Subsidised restaurant and shop.
About the Organisation
Join one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
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