Head of IT in London

Head of IT in London

London Full-Time 61816 - 75552 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the school's IT function and shape its digital strategy.
  • Company: A well-established school with a strong reputation and collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Enjoy autonomy in a dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on the school's technology and drive innovation in education.
  • Qualifications: Experience in IT leadership, strong infrastructure background, and excellent communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 61816 - 75552 £ per year.

Excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Manager, Head of IT or Network Manager to join a well-established school in a newly created leadership position where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the long-term IT strategy and play a key role in the organisation’s digital transformation.

This organisation is a successful and growing school with a strong reputation and a collaborative culture. Following recent leadership changes, they are investing in the future of their technology function and are looking for someone who can bring strategic direction whilst remaining hands-on when required.

Reporting directly into the Senior Leadership Team, you will take ownership of the school’s IT services, infrastructure and digital roadmap. Working across the organisation, you’ll lead technology projects, oversee cyber security and compliance, support the continued adoption of Microsoft 365, and help drive innovation across teaching and operational departments.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading an IT function within an education environment or similar organisation. You’ll have a strong infrastructure background, experience developing IT strategy and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where you can genuinely influence the future direction of IT whilst enjoying a varied leadership role with real autonomy.

  • The Role:
  • Lead the school’s IT function, infrastructure and digital strategy
  • Deliver technology projects, manage cyber security, compliance and Microsoft 365 adoption
  • Manage suppliers, budgets and IT services whilst supporting senior leadership with long-term technology planning
  • Full-time onsite role, Monday-Friday
  • The Person:
  • Previous experience in an IT leadership role such as IT Manager, Head of IT, Network Manager or similar
  • Strong background across IT infrastructure, Microsoft technologies, networking and cyber security
  • Experience delivering IT strategy, managing projects, suppliers and budgets
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to support users of varying technical ability
  • Commutable to South London and happy to work onsite

Head of IT in London employer: Tria Recruitment

Join a leading FTSE 100 technology organisation as a D365 Consultant, where you will be part of an innovative team driving digital transformation in Finance and Operations. With a strong commitment to employee development, a collaborative work culture, and competitive benefits, this role offers you the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

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Contact Details:

Tria Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of IT in London

IT Leadership
Infrastructure Management
Digital Strategy Development
Cyber Security Management
Compliance Oversight
Microsoft 365 Adoption
Project Management