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Robert Walters is working in partnership with a leading financial services business that specialises in providing expert services across pensions, wealth management and financial planning for both personal and commercial clients. They also offer tailored services across retirement, tax and estate planning and are considered market leaders in customer‑centric services, operating across multiple locations.

Due to continued growth and acquisitions, we are keen to appoint an experienced Head of IT to be based out of our central Birmingham offices. The salary range is up to £100,000 plus bonus.

As Head of IT, you will oversee IT Infrastructure, Service Delivery and Cyber Security while leading operational resilience.

Head of IT: Duties

• Experience of business acquisitions – Highly desirable
• Lead delivery of IT services across the group – ensure modern cloud‑first infrastructure
• Lead user‑focused approach to technology
• Oversee IT service delivery, infrastructure and cybersecurity
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable and in line with business needs
• Contribute to operational resilience planning, including business continuity & disaster recovery
• Collaborate to align IT strategy with group strategy
• Manage third‑party service providers
• Drive FinOps culture – cost control across all IT operations

Head of IT: Experience

• Experience within a financial services environment – Highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure – Azure
• Knowledge of both Cyber Security and Service Delivery
• Experience of operational resilience and business continuity planning
• Managing third‑party vendors and IT projects
• Experience of IT Governance, Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

The permanent opportunity for a Head of IT will pay a salary up to £100,000 with bonus and offers a hybrid working model from the central Birmingham offices.

This is an opportunity to join an industry market leader that has grown year on year. For further information, please apply with an updated CV and reach out to Ajay Hayre on ajay.hayre@robertwalters.com 07771507035.

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