Head of IT Job at England,East Midlands,Nottinghamshire,Mansfield Full Time

A market-leading, business — part of a well-established European group — is seeking a credible, commercially-minded Head of IT to lead its UK technology function and shape the path forward on automation, SAP optimisation, and group-level engagement.
The Opportunity
This is a newly elevated role, created as the business recognises the need for a technology leader with genuine gravitas — someone who can set strategy, challenge suppliers with confidence, and represent the UK IT function credibly within a wider European governance structure.

You will inherit a capable team and an established cloud-based infrastructure, and take ownership of an IT function that interacts closely with Group IT in Germany. The business pays for Group IT services and needs a leader who can maximise what it gets in return — influencing global initiatives, navigating governance effectively, and securing a stronger seat at the table.

There is no formal technology roadmap yet. You will be expected to build one — rooted in practical guidance from Group, but shaped by your own expertise in systems alignment, productivity, and intelligent automation.

Key Responsibilities
*Lead the UK IT function, managing a small team and an internal budget of approximately £1m
*Build and own the technology roadmap, with a clear focus on automation, SAP optimisation, and cost reduction through systems alignment
*Identify and deliver SAP improvements — challenging what the business does today, where costs are incurred, and where productivity gains are possible
*Engage confidently with third-party software developers, portal and API suppliers, and automation vendors — pushing back where needed
*Manage the relationship with Group IT in europe — navigating governance, securing approval for UK initiatives, and maximising the value of central services
*Drive a shift toward leveraging Group IT more fully, reducing duplicated internal effort and realigning headcount accordingly
*Oversee bespoke development work across portals, APIs, and workflow automations
*Be visible across multiple UK sites, with regular travel as the role requires
About You
*Proven experience leading an IT function at Head of IT, IT Director, or equivalent level
*Technically credible — able to hold your own in conversations with developers, architects, and Group-level IT leadership
*Strong SAP knowledge with experience identifying process improvements and driving system efficiencies
*Commercially minded — you understand the cost base, challenge suppliers effectively, and can build a business case
*Experience working within a group or subsidiary structure, ideally with European or international governance
*Comfortable operating in an environment without a fully-formed roadmap — you can create structure where there is ambiguity
*A confident communicator who can represent the IT function professionally at all levels, internally and externally
*Experience with automation programmes and an appetite to push the business forward in this area
What’s on Offer

A senior, highly visible role in a business that is ready to invest in IT leadership. You will have genuine autonomy to shape the agenda, the support of a knowledgeable existing team, and the platform to build a strategy from the ground up. The business is based in Warwickshire, with additional sites requiring regular visits.

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