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Head of IT


Company : Socium Recruitment


Location : Oxford, England


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Head of IT - Oxford (New site) Hybrid | 2 days onsite | Perm | c.75-90k + packageWe’re supporting a scaling business with serious growth plans—distributed teams, tech-heavy operations, and a track record of investing in digital transformation rather than just talking about it.This isn’t about babysitting systems. It’s about leading a step change across infrastructure, security, cloud, and operational technology—with the backing of an exec team that sees IT as strategic.The Role You’ll own and deliver the IT roadmap—balancing short-term performance with long-term modernisation. This includes everything from network architecture to cyber resilience, cloud strategy to team development.You’ll:* Shape and deliver IT strategy across a complex setup of distributed teams and systems* Oversee infrastructure, cyber, cloud, comms, and operational tooling* Lead and grow a hands-on IT team* Run budgets, manage vendors, and drive project delivery* Act as the go-to for IT with internal stakeholders and external partnersWhat You’ll Bring* Senior-level IT leadership in a complex or regulated business* Strong infrastructure and cyber security credentials* Experience across cloud platforms (Azure ideal), DR/BCP, and operational tooling* The people side: team development, stakeholder influence, and cross-business collaboration...