Jobs, fresher vacancy - Head of Technology • West Midlands

Company: Robert Half

West Midlands

Robert Half have been engaged on an exclusive basis to support our client with the hiring of a Head of Technology in a newly created position for the organisation. This is a permanent post. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Technology to lead on technology strategy and operations. This is a senior leadership role responsible for aligning IT with business objectives, driving digital transformation, and ensuring robust, secure, and innovative systems that underpin our mission-critical services. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and deliver the organisation's IT vision, strategy, and roadmap. Advise the Executive Team on emerging technologies, risks, and opportunities for digital transformation. Infrastructure & Systems Oversight Manage the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of IT systems including networks, servers, databases, and client applications. Ensure high availability and resilience of mission-critical platforms such as core banking, trading, or payments engines. Cybersecurity & Compliance Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies in line with FCA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other relevant standards. Lead risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response exercises. Maintain audit-ready documentation and support external reviews. Team & Vendor Management Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering innovation and accountability. Manage vendor relationships, ensuring SLA adherence, cost efficiency, and service quality. Data Governance & Analytics Drive data quality, governance, and analytics initiatives across the business. Implement reporting frameworks for operational, security, and project performance metrics. Budget & Procurement Own the IT budget, including forecasting and procurement. Evaluate vendor proposals and negotiate contracts to maximise ROI. About You Strong leadership and team management skills. Extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, and cybersecurity best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proven ability to design and implement IT strategies aligned with business goals. Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Experience managing budgets and optimising resource allocation. Experience working in a Senior IT Leadership role within FS/Insurance is highly desirable. Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) desirable. Package/logistics: £90,000-£100,000 basic salary Company bonus scheme enhanced pension scheme (up to 16%) 29 days holiday + Bank Holidays Hybird working on offer from West Midlands site (near Dudley) Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.