Head of Information Technology

Role: Head of IT

Company: Computer Vision Startup

Location: London, Hybrid

Salary: up to £90,000

We’re partnering with an innovative and fast-growing technology business looking to appoint a strategic and hands-on Head of IT to lead global infrastructure, security, and technical support operations.

This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, responsible for shaping the company’s IT strategy, driving compliance initiatives, and scaling a high-performing IT function across international operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead IT strategy, infrastructure, and security operations globally
• Manage and develop IT & Technical Support teams
• Own ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance programmes
• Oversee Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, networking, VPNs, firewalls, SaaS platforms, and on-prem infrastructure
• Drive cybersecurity initiatives and vendor risk management
• Improve IT service delivery, documentation, governance, and automation
• Manage IT budgets, software licensing, and cloud spend optimisation

Tech Environment:

Microsoft 365 | Azure AD | Intune | Autopilot | Freshdesk | Darktrace | Bitdefender | Salesforce | Atlassian | Vanta | Verkada | Ninja RMM | Unifi

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Head of IT / Senior IT Management role
• Strong infrastructure, networking, and cloud expertise
• Hands-on compliance and cybersecurity experience (ISO 27001 / SOC 2)
• Experience leading support and operational IT teams in a scaling environment
• Experience in small/medium sized company (10 to 400 employees)
• Scripting / automation experience desirable

Head of IT, IT Strategy, Cyber Security, ISO 27001, SOC 2, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Operations, Service Delivery, Technical Support, SaaS Management, Vendor Management, IT Governance, Automation, Compliance, Infrastructure