<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading PE-backed facilities organisation to recruit a Interim IT Director on an initial 8-12 month contract basis. </p><p><strong>Objectives (8-12-Month Outcomes)</strong></p><p>The Interim IT Director will be accountable for designing and executing a transformation roadmap, delivering tangible improvements across cost, service quality, resilience, and commercial value.</p><ol><li><strong> Digital Transformation & Value Creation</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Design and execute a clear, prioritised digital transformation plan aligned to the PE value-creation strategy.</li><li>Translate technology initiatives into commercial outcomes (cost reduction, productivity, service improvement, scalability).</li><li>Establish clear governance, milestones, and success metrics within the business.</li></ul><ol start="2"><li><strong> Automation, AI & Process Efficiency</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Identify and deliver automation and AI opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve speed, and enhance customer and internal service experience.</li><li>Simplify and streamline core business processes, removing friction and failure points.</li></ul><ol start="3"><li><strong> Outsourced IT Review & Supplier Reset</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Conduct a rapid but thorough review of the current outsourced IT model (including Aura).</li><li>Address poor service levels, slow response times, and lack of value for money.</li><li>Redesign the sourcing strategy: renegotiate, replace, or re-tender providers as required.</li><li>Deliver cost transparency, improved SLAs, and materially better service quality.</li><li>Resolve issues around overpriced, second-hand equipment and long lead times.</li></ul><ol start="4"><li><strong> IT Security & Risk Management</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Assess and remediate cyber and operational security risks.</li><li>Ensure the business meets an appropriate level of security maturity for a PE-backed organisation preparing for exit.</li><li>Put in place pragmatic, proportionate controls and incident response capability.</li></ul><ol start="5"><li><strong> Data & Analytics Capability</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Improve access to reliable management information and analytics.</li><li>Enable data-driven decision-making across the executive team.</li><li>Define a realistic roadmap for analytics maturity aligned to business need.</li></ul><ol start="6"><li><strong> IT Procurement & Commercial Control</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Establish disciplined IT procurement processes.</li><li>Ensure technology spend is justified, benchmarked, and ROI-led.</li><li>Introduce stronger commercial management of vendors and contracts.</li></ul><ol start="7"><li><strong> Build a Fit-for-Purpose IT Function</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Design and implement an appropriate target operating model for IT, balancing in-house capability and outsourced services.</li><li>Clarify roles, accountability, and governance.</li><li>Upskill or reshape the existing IT Manager role as part of a sustainable future-state function.</li></ul><ol start="8"><li><strong> Core Systems & Operating System Remediation</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Address critical system instability, including replacement of the unsupported operating system (in place since November 2015).</li><li>Build a robust business case for change, clearly articulating risk, cost, ROI, and implementation roadmap.</li><li>Reduce system failures and downtime, improving operational resilience.</li></ul><ol start="9"><li><strong> Exit Readiness</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Ensure all initiatives support the broader objective of maximising valuation and exit readiness for summer 2027.</li><li>Improve technology due-diligence readiness, documentation, resilience, and scalability.</li><li>Leave behind a clear technology roadmap that extends beyond the interim engagement.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile Type</strong></p><ul><li>Proven Interim IT Director / Technology Transformation Lead experience in PE-backed or highly commercial environments.</li><li>Strong track record of fixing underperforming outsourced IT models.</li><li>Commercially astute, able to build ROI-led business cases and challenge spend.</li><li>Hands-on, delivery-focused, and credible at board and CEO level.</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving at pace.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjU3NDAxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with an Asset Management firm located in London looking to add an IT director to the team.</p><p>This role will report directly into the COO and will be responsible for the daily IT operations for the business. It will be 50% project work as well as 50% BAU work. You will also work closely with third party vendors and senior stakeholders within the business. </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for someone to come in and take ownership for the IT function. </p><p><strong>Role: IT Director</strong></p><p><strong>Location: London (4 days a week in the office - Monday to Thursday)</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 + discretionary bonus </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RXJpay5Pc21hbi40Njk1OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Director, IT & AI Infrastructure - Central London - BioTech</strong></p><p><strong>£100K - £140k, Bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half a partnered with a fast-scaling BioTech based in London.</p><p>Relentless Medicine Discovery Needs Relentless Technology!</p><p>The way medicines are discovered today is too slow. We believe patients deserve better - and faster. That requires unconventional thinking, advanced computation, and a relentless drive to do things differently.</p><p>We are an ambitious biotech organisation uniting <strong>AI, computation, and RNAi</strong> to accelerate the discovery of differentiated therapies with real-world impact. Our teams thrive on complexity, creativity, and collaboration, and we move quickly to turn insight into action.</p><p>As we continue to scale, we are seeking a <strong>Director of IT & AI Infrastructure</strong> to lead our enterprise technology, security, and AI enablement strategy at a pivotal moment in our journey.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the <strong>VP, Head of Applied AI & Informatics</strong>, this role owns enterprise IT operations, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI enablement across the organisation. You will be accountable for safeguarding systems, data, and intellectual property, while ensuring our technology estate actively accelerates R&D and commercial productivity.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership role at the intersection of <strong>IT, security, AI, and biotech R&D</strong>, offering the opportunity to shape how AI is embedded responsibly and effectively across the business.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p><strong>Infrastructure & Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead Microsoft 365 and end-user computing environments</li><li>Oversee AWS cloud architecture supporting discovery and computational platforms</li><li>Ensure availability, performance, backup, and disaster recovery readiness</li><li>Establish infrastructure standards, documentation, and operational best practice</li><li>Deploy AI-enabled IT automation for monitoring, support, and knowledge management</li><li>Partner with internal AI teams to support secure and efficient AI workloads</li></ul><p><strong>Security & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Own the end-to-end cybersecurity posture across all systems</li><li>Implement access controls, monitoring, and incident response frameworks</li><li>Maintain compliance with GDPR, SOC 2 and other relevant standards</li><li>Conduct regular security audits, penetration testing, and risk assessments</li><li>Manage third-party vendors and security risk</li><li>Govern secure use of enterprise AI platforms (e.g. generative AI tools), protecting IP and sensitive data</li><li>Define and enforce responsible AI, data sharing, and access control policies</li></ul><p><strong>Strategy & Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and deliver a multi-year IT and AI infrastructure roadmap</li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies relevant to biotech, R&D, and computational science</li><li>Define IT governance and risk management aligned to regulatory needs</li><li>Own IT budget, licensing, and vendor relationships</li><li>Partner with R&D leadership on capacity planning and infrastructure strategy</li><li>Drive enterprise adoption of secure AI tools, including training teams to embed AI into daily workflows</li><li>Advise senior leadership on AI, security, and operational efficiency</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>8+ years in senior IT or infrastructure leadership roles, ideally in regulated environments (biotech, pharma, healthcare)</li><li>Strong experience managing AWS production environments</li><li>Proven success building and maturing enterprise security programmes</li><li>Hands-on expertise with Microsoft 365 and identity platforms (Azure AD / Entra ID)</li><li>Deep understanding of IAM, network security, and encryption</li><li>Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>Working knowledge of enterprise AI platforms and architectures</li><li>Experience defining or governing AI use in data-sensitive or regulated settings</li><li>Ability to translate AI opportunity and risk into practical enterprise outcomes</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in high-growth or early-stage biotech/pharma</li><li>Familiarity with GxP, HIPAA, or similar frameworks</li><li>Exposure to data platforms, MLOps, or AI/ML infrastructure in R&D contexts</li><li>Ownership of SOC 2 or similar certifications</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>Committed to Care</strong></p><ul><li>Healthcare, pension/401(k), and life assurance</li></ul><p><strong>Celebrating Success</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and recognition awards</li></ul><p><strong>Unlocking Potential</strong></p><ul><li>Dedicated personal development time and learning budget</li></ul><p><strong>Enjoying Life</strong></p><ul><li>Social and wellbeing initiatives and a competitive holiday/PTO policy</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi4wMDQzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity for applicants with a real interest in cyber security and GRC to join a global business based in Wantage as IT Governance Coordinator, offering excellent development opportunities and chance to support international cyber security initiatives!</p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>As IT Governance Coordinator, you'll join an international team and support governance, risk & compliance initiatives within cyber security. This will include:</p><ul><li>risk management (risk assessments, maintaining risk register etc.)</li><li>ensuring IT governance, policies, standards and processes are maintained and adhered to</li><li>supporting on an ISO 27001 implementation (maintaining ISMS, supporting audits etc.)</li><li>work closely with IT and infrastructure teams, supporting various cyber security activities (e.g. vulnerability management, incident response etc.)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants for the IT Governance Coordinator will:</p><ul><li>have experience gained in an IT governance, cyber security or compliance / GRC focused role(s)</li><li>familiarity with ISO 27001 and other frameworks </li><li>excellent attention to detail, strong analytical approach and documentation skills </li><li>strong communicator</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Competitive salary and benefits including bonus, generous pension, 25 days annual leave, as well as excellent career prospects and professional development. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjY3MjA5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h3 data-end="209" data-start="157"><strong data-end="209" data-start="161">Head of Systems Innovation - Microsoft Stack</strong></h3><p data-start="210" data-end="243"><strong data-end="243" data-start="210">Central London | Hybrid</strong></p><p data-end="243" data-start="210"><strong data-start="210" data-end="243">Perm Role</strong></p><p data-start="210" data-end="243"><strong data-end="243" data-start="210">High Bonus on offer!</strong></p><p data-end="402" data-start="245">Robert Half Ltd is partnering with a leading London-based business to hire a <strong data-start="318" data-end="348">Head of Systems Innovation</strong> to own and evolve their Microsoft business platforms for a leading FTSE 250 company! </p><p data-end="526" data-start="404">This is a <strong data-end="450" data-start="414">senior, hands-on leadership role</strong> with real ownership - not a legacy clean-up, not vendor management theatre.</p><h3 data-start="528" data-end="557"><strong data-end="557" data-start="532">What actually matters</strong></h3><p data-end="580" data-start="558">You must be strong in:</p><ul data-end="749" data-start="581"><li data-end="632" data-start="581"><p data-end="632" data-start="583"><strong data-start="583" data-end="599">Dynamics 365</strong> (CE and/or Finance & Operations)</p></li><li data-start="633" data-end="693"><p data-start="635" data-end="693"><strong data-end="653" data-start="635">Power Platform</strong> (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)</p></li><li data-end="749" data-start="694"><p data-start="696" data-end="749"><strong data-start="696" data-end="708">Power BI</strong> (analytics, reporting, business insight)</p></li></ul><p data-start="751" data-end="866">You'll lead platform strategy, set standards, and ensure these systems genuinely support the business as it scales.</p><h3 data-end="896" data-start="868"><strong data-start="872" data-end="896">What you'll be doing</strong></h3><ul data-end="1198" data-start="897"><li data-end="939" data-start="897"><p data-start="899" data-end="939">Owning and improving the <strong data-end="939" data-start="924">D365 estate</strong></p></li><li data-end="994" data-start="940"><p data-end="994" data-start="942">Driving delivery across <strong data-end="994" data-start="966">Power Platform solutions</strong></p></li><li data-end="1056" data-start="995"><p data-start="997" data-end="1056">Ensuring data and reporting are meaningful via <strong data-start="1044" data-end="1056">Power BI</strong></p></li><li data-end="1104" data-start="1057"><p data-end="1104" data-start="1059">Leading and mentoring a small specialist team</p></li><li data-start="1105" data-end="1198"><p data-start="1107" data-end="1198">Working closely with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into systems that work</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1200" data-end="1222"><strong data-end="1222" data-start="1204">Who this suits</strong></h3><ul data-start="1223" data-end="1409"><li data-end="1259" data-start="1223"><p data-end="1259" data-start="1225">A senior Microsoft platform leader</p></li><li data-start="1260" data-end="1306"><p data-end="1306" data-start="1262">Comfortable balancing strategy with delivery</p></li><li data-start="1307" data-end="1352"><p data-start="1309" data-end="1352">Pragmatic, commercial, and outcomes-focused</p></li><li data-end="1409" data-start="1353"><p data-end="1409" data-start="1355">Experienced in complex, multi-stakeholder environments</p></li></ul><p data-start="1411" data-end="1515"><strong data-end="1433" data-start="1414">London | Hybrid</strong><br />Interested? then Apply now! </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS45NDYxOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
