Michael Page Technology

Hands-on, delivery-focused leadership role with a small team and third parties.You'll take ownership of IT across the business, leading cloud transformation, stabilising operations, and ensuring our technology enables growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll implement an already-defined strategy, bringing consistency across legacy systems, driving cloud migration, and creating a scalable Microsoft-led environment. Client Details This opportunity is with a fast-growing, multi-brand hospitality group, recently doubling in size following the acquisition of 20 sites. With significant investment underway and ambitious growth plans ahead, technology is at the heart of their next phase.The current IT team is very small, with a support from a third party provider; this is an ideal role for someone who enjoys being technical. Description Technology Leadership & Delivery Own and deliver the IT roadmap, budget and operational priorities Act as a senior IT authority across the business, coordinating people, partners and platforms Translate established strategic objectives into practical, on-the-ground delivery Cloud & Microsoft Ecosystem Lead the migration from on-premise infrastructure to a cloud-first model Own and optimise the Microsoft stack, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and Entra ID Ensure reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure across all sites Operations & Service Management Oversee IT support, onboarding and offboarding processes Manage suppliers, vendors and managed service partners Ensure consistent service standards across a geographically distributed estate Security & Governance Implement modern security principles, including identity and access controls Ensure business continuity, backup and disaster recovery standards Drive cyber awareness and good IT governance across the organisation Hospitality & Site Technology Support venue technology including EPOS systems, networks and Wi-Fi Lead and coordinate technology rollouts, refurbishments and new site openings Travel to sites where required, particularly in the early stages of the role Profile A successful Head of IT should have: Strong technical expertise in IT systems, infrastructure, and security. Experience in developing and implementing IT strategies aligned with business goals. Proven experience in a senior IT management or Head of IT role. Strong, hands-on background in Microsoft cloud technologies. Experienced in coordinating small teams and third-party providers. Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment. A pragmatic "doer" who can hit the ground running. Experience in multi-site, hospitality or similarly operational environments is highly desirable. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000 per annum. 2 days per week WFH (Hybrid Role). Comprehensive benefits package tailored to support employees' well-being. Opportunity to work in a collaborative and professional environment in Cardiff. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic technology department, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in Cardiff.

Supporting a large national not-for-profit in defining and delivering its IT strategy and target operating model. Reporting to the Associate Director of IT, this role combines strategic alignment, operational translation, deep IT function assessment and strong leadership to drive performance across senior teams. Client Details This not-for-profit organisation is well-established within its field and is committed to making a positive impact in people's lives. Operating as a medium-sized organisation, they focus on delivering exceptional services and support to their beneficiaries. Description Define the IT strategy and target operating model for a national not-for-profit Align local technology plans with wider organisational strategy Translate strategy into clear, actionable operational priorities Conduct deep-dive reviews across IT, Cyber, Infrastructure, Delivery and Architecture Diagnose strengths, issues, blockers and improvement opportunities Recommend and implement changes to optimise performance and delivery Provide clear leadership and direction to Heads of Department Manage performance, conduct and team effectiveness Report directly to the Associate Director of IT and track progress against goals Profile A successful Associate Director of Technology should have: Proven experience developing and delivering IT strategy Strong understanding of Cyber, Infrastructure, Delivery and Architecture functions Ability to convert strategic goals into operational plans Skilled at identifying issues and removing blockers across complex technology environments Significant experience leading senior managers Strong performance management and accountability skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Job Offer Competitive daily rate between £7 and £8oo, paid in GBP. Fully remote working Opportunity to work for a respected not-for-profit organisation. Chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while advancing your career. Temporary role offering flexibility and a rewarding challenge. If you're ready to take on this exciting Associate Director of Technology position in London, apply today to join this impactful not-for-profit organisation!