La Fosse
Interim Head of Technology Operations
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Head of Technology Operations
6-Month Contract | £750–£850/day | Inside IR35
West Midlands | Hybrid (2-3 days on site)
We're looking for an experienced Head of Technology Operations to lead a critical IT function within a complex, defence-related environment.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of operational technology services, lead a sizeable team, and drive improvements across infrastructure, end-user services, and IT operations.
What you'll be doing
- Lead the UK Technology Operations function across infrastructure, service delivery, and end-user support.
- Manage and develop teams across infrastructure, networking, end-user computing, and project delivery - 15+ reports.
- Improve operational maturity, governance, and service performance.
- Partner with cyber security teams to maintain secure and compliant technology environments.
- Oversee infrastructure modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage suppliers, budgets, and senior business stakeholders.
- Act as the senior technology leader for UK operations while collaborating with global IT teams.
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Essential experience
- Previous experience leading Technology Operations, Infrastructure, or IT Operations functions.
- Strong leadership experience within enterprise IT environments.
- Defence, aerospace, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industry experience.
- Proven people leadership and stakeholder management.
- Strong vendor and supplier management experience.
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Non-Negotiable Requirements
- Active SC Clearance (or higher). Applications without active SC Clearance cannot be considered.
- Experience working within defence or secure government environments.
Contract Details
- £750–£850 per day
- Inside IR35
- Initial 6-month contract
- Hybrid working – 2/3 days per week on site West Midlands
If you're an experienced Technology Operations leader with active SC Clearance and are available for your next interim assignment, I'd be keen to hear from you.
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