Head of IT

Head of IT

Location: Glasgow Hybrid (with travel across Scotland)

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000

About the Organisation

This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-led first aid charity where technology plays a vital role in supporting life-saving services across Scotland. From frontline responders to volunteers and support teams, every part of the organisation relies on secure, reliable, and forward-thinking digital services.

As the organisation continues to grow and evolve, technology will be central to improving service delivery, enhancing user experience, and enabling long-term impact.

A real opportunity to drive technology that will help save lives.

Be Involved with

Strategic Leadership

Develop and deliver a forward-thinking ICT strategy aligned to organisational goals

Build a multi-year roadmap covering systems, infrastructure, and digital services

Operational Excellence

Oversee day-to-day ICT operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and user satisfaction

Lead IT service management, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement

Ensure systems and services meet the needs of staff, volunteers, and stakeholders

Digital Transformation

Drive innovation through the adoption of new technologies and improved systems

Lead key transformation projects from concept through to delivery and review

Improve how digital tools support both internal operations and external services

Looking to move from Google to a M365 environment

Security & Compliance

Own cyber security strategy and ensure robust protection of systems and data

Maintain compliance with GDPR and relevant regulatory frameworks

Supplier & Budget Management

Manage ICT budgets, ensuring value for money and effective resource allocation

Oversee third-party suppliers, contracts, and service delivery agreements

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience leading an ICT function, ideally within a complex or service-driven environment

Strong background in infrastructure, cloud services, business systems, and cyber security

Experience developing and delivering ICT strategies and transformation programmes

Demonstrable success in managing teams, suppliers, and budgets

Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at a senior level

A hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to balance strategy and delivery

Desirable

Experience within the not-for-profit or public sector

Certifications such as ITIL, PRINCE2, Agile, or Microsoft/Azure

Experience of transformations to M365

Experience helping set up communication and networks in large events.

Reach out if interested in knowing more.