Overview

Head of IT opportunity at Candour Solutions, a values-driven organisation delivering a transformation programme across its technology estate. This role focuses on shaping and executing the company’s technology roadmap with emphasis on digital transformation, infrastructure resilience, system integration, and data-driven decision-making.

Role

Role: Head of IT

Location: Lancaster

Work Pattern: Hybrid

Benefits

• Flexibility built around a 35-hour work week.
• Enhanced annual leave, wellbeing days, and celebratory leave.
• Defined progression pathways and autonomy to shape your own development.
• Regular access to upskilling opportunities and technical certifications.
• Competitive pension, Cycle to Work, and tech benefit schemes.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity, health support tools, and lifestyle discounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the organisation’s long-term IT and digital strategy.
• Lead the delivery of technology initiatives that improve efficiency, resilience, and user experience.
• Introduce automation and data-led approaches to support smarter decision-making.
• Manage internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless technology operations.
• Oversee IT budgets, licensing, and procurement processes.
• Ensure infrastructure and systems remain secure, compliant, and scalable.
• Develop and test robust disaster recovery and cyber security frameworks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on all aspects of IT and digital development.

Key Skills

• Proven experience leading enterprise IT functions and delivering large-scale technology projects.
• Strong background in cloud platforms.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure, business applications, and systems integration.
• Track record of successfully managing teams, vendors, and IT budgets.
• Ability to influence at senior level and engage with non-technical stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker with a proactive, delivery-focused approach.

Next Steps

If you are looking for a role in an exciting people-focused company, then please apply now!