Head of IT Operations & Security
Posted 2 days ago
- Cardiff, South Glamorgan
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Role: Head of IT Operations & Security
Salary:£59,918 - £70,455
Location: Cardiff (hybrid)
The Opportunity
Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through some incredible projects whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices.
Role Overview:
This key leadership role within the Digital team is responsible for overseeing IT Operations, QA, Release Management, and Cyber security. The role involves managing a team of 8 and a budget of approximately £1m. The organization is undergoing a digital transformation, with a focus on delivering new services and enhancing digital capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
IT Strategy & Operations:
Develop and implement the IT strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and growth.
Ensure critical IT services (e.g., service desk, end-user devices, cyber security, infrastructure, application support) are reliable, performant, and meet service quality SLAs.
Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure, systems, and support functions.
Collaborate on business continuity and disaster recovery plans, testing and enhancing operational resilience.
Optimize IT services for cost-effectiveness and user value, ma...
Salary:£59,918 - £70,455
Location: Cardiff (hybrid)
The Opportunity
Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through some incredible projects whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices.
Role Overview:
This key leadership role within the Digital team is responsible for overseeing IT Operations, QA, Release Management, and Cyber security. The role involves managing a team of 8 and a budget of approximately £1m. The organization is undergoing a digital transformation, with a focus on delivering new services and enhancing digital capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
IT Strategy & Operations:
Develop and implement the IT strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and growth.
Ensure critical IT services (e.g., service desk, end-user devices, cyber security, infrastructure, application support) are reliable, performant, and meet service quality SLAs.
Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure, systems, and support functions.
Collaborate on business continuity and disaster recovery plans, testing and enhancing operational resilience.
Optimize IT services for cost-effectiveness and user value, ma...