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Form of workWe are an award-winning Accountancy Firm and our people are our biggest asset, we’ve built a team that we’re extremely proud of. They’re talented, they’re passionate and they’re ambitious - they’re the reason our clients choose us. Over the last few years, we have been busy building our Great Things Together group through growth and acquisitions, meaning DJH Mitten Clarke has gone from strength to strength!
We’re now on the hunt for a dynamic and experienced Head of IT to lead our IT department, with a strong focus on Azure cloud technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the organisation's IT strategy, infrastructure, and operations, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of Azure services as set out from the CTO.
What your key responsibilities will be as our new Head of IT…
- Execute the IT strategy aligned with the organisation's business objectives set by the CTO.
- Provide leadership and vision to the IT team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in the Azure ecosystem.
- Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure Azure-based solutions.
- Evaluate and recommend new Azure services to enhance organisational capabilities.
- Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure including user, network, and server environments.
- Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Build and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering collaboration and skill development.
- Implement and enforce IT security policies and procedures set out by the CTO to safeguard the organization's data and systems.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards related to IT and data management.
Skills and experience you will have…
- Proven experience within a similar role, possessing in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure cloud services.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a leadership role within an IT department.
- Strong expertise in designing and managing Azure-based solutions as well as under Azure Security via ME5.
- Excellent understanding of IT infrastructure, security, and compliance.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Our team work incredibly hard, so that’s why looking after them is our number one priority. Ultimately, we want to create the very best place to work, and we’re proudly rated in the top 10 Best Accountancy Practice's to work for in the UK with Best Companies. Here’s a few reasons to come and join us:
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Generous holiday allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Health MOT’s
- Flexible hybrid working
- A personal development plan and progression opportunities
- Company social events as part of the group
- Tailored learning and development opportunities
If this Head of IT position is of interest and you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and innovative firm,apply now! Interviews will be taking place immediately.
DJH Mitten Clarke will not honour unsolicited CVs from Recruitment Agencies. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
