Contract Interim Head of IT

Contract Interim Head of IT Location: Poole, Hampshire (5 days per week onsite) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Contract Length: 3-6 months Start Date: ASAPOur client is seeking a hands-on Interim Head of IT to step into a critical leadership role and bring immediate stability, control, and technical leadership to an IT function during a key period of transition. This is not a strategy-only role. The client requires someone prepared to roll up their sleeves, get stuck into the detail, and provide calm, practical leadership across day-to-day IT operations while supporting a major ERP transformation programme (headed up via another department but heavy crossover). Alongside stabilising the function, you''ll provide oversight of the current technology landscape by reviewing existing systems, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring the IT estate is fit for purpose, secure, and scalable.The ideal contractor will have industry experience from a distribution, logistics, supply chain, or similar operational business, with strong experience supporting the systems and technology that underpin complex operational environments.Key ResponsibilitiesTake immediate operational control of the IT function and ensure business continuityProvide hands-on leadership across infrastructure, cloud, security, and business systemsReview the current technology estate and identify practical opportunities for improvementAct as the senior escalation point for incidents, supplier issues, and delivery ..... full job details .....