Your new company

Our client, a well-established not-for-profit organisation based in Sunderland, is seeking a Head of IT Solutions to join their dynamic IT Leadership Team.

Your new role

36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with a 12:30pm finish every Friday)

• Develop and deliver a multi-year IT Solutions Strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
• Lead the transformation of the technology landscape using modern software engineering practices (API-first, service-oriented architecture, DevOps).
• Oversee the implementation and support of business-critical systems, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
• Champion agile, lean, and user-centred methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams including Solutions Development, Systems Management, and Database Administration.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to maximise the value of IT investments.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance across all systems change initiatives.
• Manage the transition of systems from project to live service, ensuring smooth implementation and support.
• Maintain cybersecurity standards through regular patching and system maintenance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the Solutions function.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience delivering complex software and integration programmes.
• Strong leadership experience in software development, systems integration, or enterprise applications.
• Deep technical expertise in modern application architecture and cloud-native design.
• A track record of leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and supplier management skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Experience with agile, DevOps, and secure-by-design methodologies.
• A collaborative, pragmatic, and people-focused approach.

What you'll get in return

• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
• Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
• Competitive pension scheme

What you need to do now

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