Head of IT / IT Manager

Head of ITUp to £65,000Preston / Manchester, UKHybrid (2-3 days a week on-site)PermanentWe are looking for an experienced Head of IT to join a well-established professional services organisation. This is a key leadership hire, driven by a need to modernise systems and improve overall technology delivery across the business.The organisation is investing in its technology function and requires a hands-on leader to take ownership of IT operations while delivering a major Case Management System (CMS) implementation.This role would suit an experienced IT Manager ready to step up, or an established Head of IT looking for a role with real ownership and impact.Key Responsibilities: Define and deliver the organisation''s IT strategy, aligned with business goals Lead the implementation of a new Case Management System (CMS) from planning through to adoption Oversee day-to-day IT operations, ensuring reliability, performance, and service quality Manage third-party suppliers and technology partners Ensure robust IT governance, security, and compliance across the organisation Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery processes Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement through technologyKey Skills Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role (Head of IT / IT Manager / similar) Strong background across Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows environments) Experience delivering system implementation projects (CMS, ERP, or ..... full job details .....