Head of IT

Salary: £115,000 - 120,000 per year

• Broad technical credibility, with depth in areas such as applications, data, cloud or infrastructure
• Strong Microsoft technology exposure, ideally Azure and/or Power Platform
• The ability to lead, develop and energise an IT team
• Commercial curiosity around technology spend, suppliers and contracts
• The credibility to engage and challenge senior business stakeholders
• A practical, hands-on approach and genuine ownership mentality
• Experience using technology to improve processes, automate activity or create business value
• ERP experience is important, but SAP specifically is not essential
• Experience of M&A/integration, AI, data or a private equity-backed environment would be advantageous

• Lead an experienced IT team
• Take responsibility for a broad technology environment
• Move IT from a predominantly reactive function towards a more proactive, commercially focused business partner
• Oversee infrastructure, cyber, resilience, suppliers, contracts and budget
• Develop greater value from the Microsoft technology stack, including Azure and Power Platform
• Support future acquisitions from due diligence through to technology integration
• Shape how technology supports the organisation going forward
• Stay close to technology while stepping into broader leadership, commercial and strategic responsibility

• AI
• Azure
• Cloud
• ERP
• Support
• SAP

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We are partnering with an established, successful Irish business to appoint a new Head of IT. This is a hybrid role based in South Dublin with 3 days onsite, offering up to €120,000 plus a 25% bonus and pension. We are a medium-sized, fast-paced business that offers direct access to senior leadership, considerable autonomy and the opportunity to shape our technology function. This role is ideal for an ambitious technology leader who wants genuine ownership and the chance to drive impact across data, automation, AI and the wider Microsoft technology stack.

last updated 40 week of 2026