Job Reference: BBBH75567
Job Duration:
Start date: 10/03/2025
Description:
Deputy Head of IT Systems
Location: West London
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time - Fully on site
Salary: Up to£75,000 DOE
Are you a passionate IT leader looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a Deputy Head of IT Systems to take a key role in managing and optimising our client's IT infrastructure, ensuring top-tier performance, security, and seamless service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role that blends technical expertise with strategic oversight in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
This role is ideal for a hands-on IT leader who thrives in a dynamic setting,seamlessly balancing technical proficiency with managerial responsibility. While leadership and strategic vision are essential,we need someone who isn't afraid to dive into the technical side - troubleshooting, optimising systems, and driving innovation.This position demands a start-up mindset - someone who can lead, build, and execute with a deep understanding of infrastructure, cloud technologies, and security. If you're a proactive problem-solver with the technical acumen and leadership skills to makea real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Acting as second-in-command to the Head of IT Systems, supporting leadership and decision-making.
* Overseeing IT operations and support teams to ensure smooth service delivery and an excellent user experience.
* Monitoring system health, performance, and security, resolving issues proactively.
* Ensuring compliance with IT policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Managing vendor relationships and ensuringservice levels are met.
* Supporting IT projects, collaborating with stakeholders to drive successful implementation.
* Analysing system performance data and identifying areas for improvement.
* Researching emerging technologies to drive innovationand continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For:
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in ComputerScience, IT, or a related field.
* Strong experience in IT management or a senior technical role.
* Excellent knowledge ofnetwork management, server administration, cloud technologies (Azure), and IT security.
* Hands on coding experience
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and prioritise workloads effectively.
* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.
* Outstanding communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Master's degree in a relevant field.
* Industry certifications (e.g., ITIL,PMP, CISSP).
Why Apply?
This is a leadership role where you'll have real impact and responsibility, shaping the future of IT within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. You'll be at the heart of exciting IT projects and innovations, working with cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency and transformation. Our client believes in continuous learning, offering ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities to help you thrive. Plus, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence. If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, thisis it!
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that's shapingthe future of IT.
Industry: IT
Salary: £70000 - £75000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
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Contact Name: Vicky Hockley
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