Head of IT

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Head of IT Rygor Group: Site location flexible - ideally Westbury, Heathrow, Reading or OxfordCompetitive DOEHours 45 per weekYour Role The Head of IT is responsible for leading the Company's IT strategy, systems support, infrastructure, and digital security. This role ensures that technology effectively supports business operations, drives/assists growth, and innovation while maintaining reliability, security, and cost efficiency. This role is critical to align systems, hardware and overall IT infrastructure with the day-to-day operational and back-office requirements of the business. You will lead the Service Delivery & Infrastructure Teams and be the conduit between them and senior internal and external stakeholders. You will need to understand business requirements across all key departments and maintain/improve an IT infrastructure to complement and facilitate ease of use and efficiency.Day to day, you will be:Develop and execute the technology vision and strategy, aligning technology initiatives (including the emergence of AI) with business objectives and customer needsLead, mentor and manage the IT Team to support the needs of the businessAdvise Senior Leadership on technology trends, risks, and opportunities, acting as a technical advisor to the BoardOversee design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, networks, servers, and cloud servicesDeep dive into current business capabilities, requirements and technology gaps, identifying appropriate solutions to improve business performanceLead the IT Team to scope, design and deliver appropriate change programmes within the organisation including identifying technology to aid productivity and efficiency benefits through smarter ways of workingManage software applications, integrations, and system upgrades and lead implementation projects where appropriateEnsure high availability, performance and scalability of systemsCreate IT project plans to ensure agile and continuous improvement for process and systemsProtect Company data and systems - Implement, maintain and enforce IT PoliciesEstablish, develop and enforce cybersecurity policies and best practices and define standards for data privacy, cybersecurity and risk managementEnsure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and data protection laws. Use technology to manage business risk and uphold complianceEnsure efficient IT support and incident management processesOversee recovery, backups, and business continuity planningMonitor system performance and resolve technical issues proactivelyManage the IT budgetNegotiate and manage contracts (including SLA's) with IT suppliers and service providersOptimise costs while maintaining service quality - Liaise with all sub-contractors/3rd party outsourced services to develop strategies for the optimisation of costs, resources and reporting across all IT platforms and systemsIdentify new technology opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve business processesEvaluate and adopt emerging technologies to ensure the business maintains a competitive advantageLead digital transformation and system modernisation initiativesBecome a knowledge resource for Kerridge/Autoline within the businessSupport business decision-making through meaningful MI reporting and analysis across all business streams and areasAbility to produce and manage a team that can produce MI reports, analyse trends, highlight opportunities, risks and developmental areas to better support internal stakeholders and management teamsThis role will be a great fit for you if:Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a high-performing IT teamAbility to set a clear vision and create buy-inTakes accountability for systems, security, uptime, and team performanceCalm, confident decision-maker, particularly when managing incidents or outagesComfortable defining long-term technology roadmaps and transformation strategiesAble to balance innovation with practicality, risk, and budget constraintsStrong communicator able to explain technical topics to non-technical audienceConfident advising Senior Leadership and the Board, with credibility and authorityBuilds strong relationships across all departmentsSeeks opportunities to improve systems, processes, and efficiencyAnticipates issues, risks and technology gaps before they become problemsExperience in a senior IT leadership positionExperience leading and developing IT teamsExperience of IT infrastructure, cyber security and systems architectureExperience of managing large-scale IT change programmesKnowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, best practices and governanceExperience designing, implementing and enforcing IT security policiesUnderstanding of regulatory and statutory compliance (GDPR, ISO, FCA, etc.)Experience within the automotive, retail, logistics or multi-site environmentStrong understanding of Kerridge / AutolineResearch shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. As long as you are experienced for the role, and hold the relevant and required qualifications, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't feel like you meet all our requirements. We want to know about your passions, achievements, learning and growth. If this role excites you, start a conversation with us!Benefits for youAn extra day off for your Birthday23 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank HolidaysFour times death in service benefit.Internal Mentorship programmeWorking for WhatVan?'s 'Van Dealer of the Year 2026'.Working for Motor Trader's 'Employer of the Year'.Working for an official Great Place to WorkTMWorking for a workplace which champions women.Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)Working with our award-winning team - several of our team were recognised at the MT WIMT awards and we won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.Auto-enrolment pension.Self-development journalRygor Group Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider's Top 500 CompaniesEnhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies and return to work post mat-leave policy.Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).Mental Health First Aiders.Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Rygor Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Rygor Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years' service.Rygor Auto and Rygor Service Solutions are Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) accreditedBranded uniformCharities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiativesOur Values & Behaviours We're looking for incredible team members who share our values and can add to our culture. Values are shared beliefs that guide our decision-making, culture is how we function as a group and how we live our values as individuals.Rewarding I am grateful. I am courageous. I am curious.Reliable I am honest. I am attentive. I am trustworthy.Respectful I am inclusive. I am resilient. I am kind.About Rygor Group We are an award-winning, multi-franchise Dealer Group with branches across England, offering extensive coverage for customers throughout the M5, M4 and M42 corridors. Our business has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with significant investment in site renovations nationwide and exciting expansions, including the launch of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Aftersales facility in 2024 and running four new vehicle maintenance units in 2025.Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple industry and network awards, and in 2025, we were proud to be named Employer of the Year at the prestigious Motor Trader Awards. We also received the Silver award for our onboarding experience at the ICE awards, meaning that if you're considering a new career with Rygor, you can be confident you'll receive an award-winning induction and support from day one.We're officially a Great Place to WorkTM (four years running) and our company culture truly reflects our core values: Rewarding, Reliable, and Respectful. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of what we do and so is creating an environment where our team can thrive.Rygor Group comprises of a diverse collection of UK automotive businesses, with a primary focus on trucks, vans, coaches, passenger cars, armoured vehicles, body repairs and coachbuilding. Through the hard work of our team members, we have secured our position as one of the UK's top automotive Groups, with a turnover of circa £300m a year.Rygor Auto consists of three renowned brands: Mercedes-Benz, SAIC Maxus, Farizon and Higer Buses. We are home to the largest UK dealer group for Mercedes-Benz Commercial vehicles, and also offer passenger car aftersales at select locations.Rygor Plant is an official partner of Hyundai, Mecalac, and Dieci. We offer a diverse range of high-performance equipment designed to meet the demands of sectors including construction, agriculture, rail, roadworks, aggregates, and beyond.Rygor Service Solutions is our independent fleet workshop division, specialising in full management of commercial vehicle fleets within customers premises, or totally mobile servicing solutions. We look after some of the UK's largest fleets, including Tesco, Ocado, Bookers and Brakes and are committed to keeping them on the road, serving their customers.Rygor Land Systems supplies vehicles and systems for military, humanitarian and security operations. With a dedicated and focused team that can provide exacting customers with the support required to deliver the capability needed by operational staff located in the harshest environments around the world.Hiring ProcessWe shortlist CVs through our ATS against the requirements of the role and desired skills and behaviours, so make sure your application is tailored to the role you are applying for. For help with your application visit Rygorcareers.co.uk - Rygor Careers HubWe may conduct a first stage virtual interview with our hiring manager or a member of the teamIf successful at first stage you will be invited to a second stage, in person interview.If your application is successful, we will send you a formal offer in writingWe wish you luck in your applicationDBS: Please be advised that all successful applicants to Rygor or any of our associated businesses, will be subject to satisfactory completion of a DBS check prior to joining the business.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) At Rygor, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. As an award-winning organisation, we are proud to be a community of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that individuality should be celebrated, and we strive to ensure that every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome and support people of all ages, ethnicities, nationalities, religions or beliefs, gender identities, sexual orientations, disability statuses, caring responsibilities, and neurodiverse profiles. We actively promote an inclusive environment where you can bring your authentic self to work every day, because we know that when you thrive, so does our businessSupport If you need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.#J-18808-Ljbffr Similar jobs, Primary School Teacher and Phonics Lead Westminster Are you an ambitious and dedicated Primary School Teacher ready to lead phonics and drive excellence in early reading? A high-performing primary school in Westminster is seeking a Primary School Teacher and Phonics Lead...

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