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Join us as a Head of Devices at Peregrine Resourcing. At Peregrine, we’re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. How Specialist Talent Works: At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. As a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits, you will be deployed across our portfolio of clients as a specialist consultant, working on a wide array of complex projects across multiple industries. The Role:The Head of Devices is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the organisation’s device strategy, ensuring delivery of high-quality, innovative, and scalable hardware and software solutions. This role combines strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong stakeholder engagement to lead cross-functional teams and manage the full lifecycle of devices – from concept and design through to delivery, maintenance, and decommissioning.Responsibilities: Strategy & Leadership:Define and deliver the organisation’s device strategy, ensuring alignment with business and technology objectives.Lead the Devices team, including engineering, operations, and product specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.Act as a thought leader on emerging device technologies, ensuring the organisation remains competitive and future-ready.Delivery & Operations:Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of devices (procurement, testing, deployment, support, and retirement).Ensure devices meet regulatory, security, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR, CE/FCC, NHS/GDS standards if public sector).Drive operational excellence by monitoring KPIs such as performance, uptime, cost efficiency, and user satisfaction.Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including C-suite, to align device strategy with organisational priorities.Manage vendor and supplier relationships, including contract negotiations, SLAs, and performance reviews.Partner with external organisations to explore opportunities for innovation and co-development.Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Lead pilots and proof-of-concepts for new devices and platforms.Implement scalable solutions that reduce cost, improve user experience, and enhance service delivery.Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability in all device-related initiatives.Skills & Experience: Proven track record in leading device or endpoint strategies at scale, ideally in [sector: e.g., telecoms, healthcare, government, financial services].Strong understanding of device ecosystems, including hardware, software integration, security, and cloud-based management.Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage large budgets, and deliver complex programmes within scope, time, and cost.Skilled in stakeholder engagement, influencing at executive and board level.Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.Knowledge of Agile/Lean methodologies and modern delivery practices.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, risk, and innovation.About us: At Peregrine, we see beyond the immediate and look to the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, and deliver flexible solutions for every resourcing need, both now and in the future. Together, we help our clients to engage, develop and harness the skills they need to achieve and grow the workforce they want. We have a range of benefits you will receive alongside your salary. Our culture: At Peregrine we embrace fresh ideas, and we love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, so we have the confidence of knowing we have a solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty, and we’re always ready to help each other out. And we believe that our work can benefit society – whether it’s finding the digital talent of the future or being a driver for social mobility. Our commitment to diversity: At Peregrine, we’re proudly committed to championing diversity and inclusion, with company-wide initiatives to drive greater social mobility and reduce our environmental impact. Our teams represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and over 20 different nationalities. We also employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with numerous charities ensure that we can stay well-informed and continue to improve our practices for the future. It reflects in the way we recruit our clients as we assist them in becoming more diverse.