Interim Head of IT and Architecture

Interim Head of IT andamp; Architecture - 6 months Location: Hybrid (Midlands-based HQ) Start: ASAP | Day rate: £500 - £700 Outside IR35 We re looking for a hands-on interim IT and Architecture leader with deep technical and architectural expertise to help guide the business through a period of major change. you''ll be stabilising operations, taking ownership of the technology roadmap, and working closely with both the senior leadership team and customer focused internal teams to make sure technology enables excellent products and services. Key priorities: Lead enterprise architecture and deliver a clear, actionable technology roadmap Provide hands-on technical capability across systems, infrastructure and cloud migration Oversee day-to-day IT operations, ensuring stability, resilience and strong service levels Drive adoption and user satisfaction for a new core booking platform Build capability, confidence and structure within a developing technology team Assess security posture, lead cyber security strategy and strengthen business continuity Work closely with stakeholders and customers to align technology with commercial, product and service goals What we re looking for: Interim IT leadership experience covering both architecture and operational delivery A strong track record of hands-on technical work alongside strategic planning Background in customer-facing technology environments with a commercial mindset Experience embedding large-scale technology change into BAU ..... full job details .....