Are you an experienced IT leader ready to shape strategy, drive innovation, and deliver real impact across a growing organisation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading UK manufacturer at the forefront of their sector; a trusted brand with nearly four decades of success built on quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.As Head of IT, you''ll play a pivotal role on the Leadership Team, owning the IT and Data strategy and ensuring technology continues to be a key enabler for growth and transformation across the business. You''ll lead a talented in-house team, manage trusted external partners, and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient IT solutions. Deliver the IT strategy in line with the business'' growth and transformation goals.Lead and develop a small but highly capable IT team, covering data analytics, user support, and third-party software.Oversee key supplier relationships, including day-to-day management of managed service partners.Champion cybersecurity - developing policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection standards.Drive continuous improvement across systems and infrastructure, ensuring uptime, efficiency, and innovation.Partner with the wider business to identify technology-driven solutions to operational challenges. 7+ years'' experience in IT service delivery, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or strategic role.Strong ..... full job details .....