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Head of IT Infrastructure

Head of IT Infrastructure

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Full Time

07-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Head of IT Infrastructure – Investment Management
Permanent/London/Hybrid
An investment management organisation is seeking a Head of IT Infrastructure to lead the global delivery and oversight of infrastructure services. This role reports to the Head of IT Production and manages a small team across Networks, Unified Comms, Azure, AV, and M365.

Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of seven across core infrastructure functions.
Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including networks, servers, procurement, backup/recovery, and performance monitoring.
Develop infrastructure performance metrics and drive operational improvements.
Manage third-party service providers and ensure quality of delivery.
Collaborate with IT and Security leadership on strategy and standards.
Support international sites and provide resourcing for wider tech projects.

Skills & Experience:
Prior leadership experience in IT Infrastructure, ideally in financial services or a mission-driven organisation.
Strong knowledge of Azure, M365, Sharepoint and Cisco.
Confident communicator with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Familiar with ITIL, Agile, DevOps, and Prince2 principles.
Track record of managing external vendors and global environments.

A hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven IT environment.

About the Company

Founded in 2001, Cornwallis Elt is now a highly respected £40M turnover recruitment business, based in the City of London. Our focus is on recruiting technology, digital and change management professionals into the financial markets, digital & media industries, legal and professional services sectors. Over the last twenty years, we have built an outstanding network of client relationships and an extensive, rigorously managed candidate database. Add to this a forensic delivery focus and you can see how we have created an... Know more