Head of Technology

Head of Technology

Location: Wiltshire | 100% office based
Salary: c £140,000 + excellent benefits

We are working exclusively with a highly successful and diverse private group with interests spanning multiple sectors, who are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Technology to lead and shape their future technology strategy.

This is a pivotal senior leadership appointment, offering significant scope to influence the organisation's technology direction while ensuring the delivery of secure, efficient and high-quality IT services across the wider Group.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and business leaders, the Head of Technology will have overall responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the IT function.

This is a broad remit encompassing technology strategy, AI and emerging technology, data, cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, cloud and service delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

Defining and delivering the Group's long-term technology strategy, aligned to commercial priorities and business needs

Leading the adoption of AI, automation and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to create genuine business value

Developing and delivering a Group-wide data strategy, improving data quality, governance and accessibility

Building the foundations required to support AI and analytics, including data architecture, classification, tooling and skills

Owning the information security strategy and ensuring the organisation remains resilient against an evolving cyber threat landscape

Overseeing disaster recovery, contingency and incident response planning

Leading the secure and effective delivery of IT across infrastructure, applications, cloud and end-user services

Developing a contemporary IT operating model focused on service quality, continuous improvement and user experience

Managing the technology budget, procurement and key supplier relationships, ensuring investment delivers clear value

Leading, developing and inspiring the technology team, ensuring the function has the skills and capabilities required for the future

Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted technology adviser across the business

Developing and communicating a clear technology roadmap and securing senior leadership buy-in

About You

We are looking for an experienced technology leader who combines strategic vision with strong operational delivery.

You will ideally have:

Significant senior technology leadership experience within a complex or multi-entity organisation

A proven track record of developing and delivering technology strategy

Experience leading transformation across areas such as data, cloud, cybersecurity and AI

Strong commercial acumen and experience of owning significant technology budgets

Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across areas such as infrastructure, applications, service delivery, security and data

The credibility and gravitas to influence at senior leadership and Board level

A genuine interest in emerging technology, particularly AI and data, with the ability to translate opportunities into tangible business value

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

A pragmatic and collaborative approach, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational requirements

A self-starting, accountable approach and a genuine focus on continuous improvement

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technology professional looking for a role where they can genuinely shape the technology agenda, rather than simply inherit an established roadmap.

You will have the opportunity to define the future direction of technology, influence the adoption of AI and data across the Group, strengthen the organisation's cyber resilience and build a technology function fit for the future.

Salary: c £140,000 depending on experience
Location: Wiltshire – 100% office based
Benefits: Excellent benefits package

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