The Opportunity: We love working with clients where the role is genuinely exciting but this is another level. We are looking for a Head of IT & Cyber Security / IT Director / VP of IT and Security to join a company who are doing things that childhood dreams are made of They are looking for the person to come in and drive proactive change in their IT function and ensure the technology their team have is best in class. Security, compliance and safety are key to everything they do so a major part of the role is ensuring system integrity and security. The Role: You'll be responsible for running the IT and Security function for a business that currently have around 200 users and has plans to grow significantly. You'll ensure that the systems and technology supports ambitious goals and the delivery of complex engineering projects. It's a hybrid role with an expectation of a minimum of 2-3 days in the office which is in Scotland. They have a mix of staff - some who have chosen to make the move to a pretty idyllic setting and others that commute on a weekly basis some from as far as Gatwick area to make use of transport links. Tasks include: - Develop, Implement and Manage the IT Strategy proactively driving change - Lead, develop and mentor a but growing IT Team - Collaborate with peers, provide clarity and demonstrate conviction to deliver an IT Strategy that fits the goals of the business - Oversee the management and operations of the IT Infrastructure, Networks and Applications (Azure, M365, O365, ERP) - Improve and Manage Policies and Procedures - Take responsibility for Cyber Security / IT Security in what is a heavily regulated industry - Oversee and manage threat detection, response and disaster recovery planning - Manage and implement the ERP system - Implement PowerBI and Develop a suite of reports for functions across the business The Person: - You'll be an established Head of IT / IT Director / VP of IT who has managed IT in a complex organisation - Hold qualifications in cybersecurity such as the CISM and have had responsible for security in a prior role - Specific experience within Cyber Security who has implemented policies and procedures to maintain the security of the organisation - Have a passion for innovation and technology and have worked in high-tech / engineering or genuinely innovative businesses - Have 10 years' experience within IT and have been a Head of IT / IT Director / VP of IT for a multi-site organisation with a complex technology landscape - Be used to working in heavily regulated industries such as Engineering, Finance, Pharma, Aerospace or Defence - Be a clear, confident communicator who can navigate relationships with suppliers, customers and the senior leadership team Salary is £120-130k benefits stock options. There's loads more detail we'd love to share but there simply isn't space to do so here…