Head of IT

Are you an experienced IT leader looking for a senior opportunity where you can shape the future of technology within a growing organisation?

Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise and leadership skills to develop an IT function that supports business growth, improves operational efficiency and enables colleagues to deliver outstanding services?

Would you thrive in a role where you can make a real difference by ensuring technology is secure, reliable and aligned with the needs of a growing care organisation?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

What’s on Offer

• A salary of £55,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience.
• Full-time office-based role at our Head Office in Portland, Dorset.
• Fully funded training and career development opportunities.
• Blue Light discount package, offering superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing support for employees and their families.
• Company pension scheme.
• Staff appreciation incentives, including opportunities to win vouchers, holidays and additional annual leave.

About the Role

As Head of IT, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the organisation’s IT strategy, ensuring technology supports operational delivery, business growth and future transformation.

Based at our Head Office in Portland, Dorset, this is a full-time office-based leadership role where you will provide direction to the IT function, oversee service delivery and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business needs and deliver effective technology solutions.

The role combines strategic leadership with operational responsibility, including ownership of the Microsoft 365 and SharePoint environments, ensuring they remain secure, effective and aligned with organisational requirements.

You will:

• Develop and deliver an IT strategy aligned with the organisation’s objectives, supporting growth, digital transformation and continuous improvement.
• Lead, support and develop the IT team, providing clear direction, mentorship and guidance while ensuring the effective delivery of day-to-day IT services across the organisation.
• Have strong practical experience of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, including the day-to-day management, administration, configuration, user access, permissions and optimisation of these platforms.
• Ensure IT systems and services remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose through effective cybersecurity measures, governance frameworks, policies and compliance with relevant standards.
• Lead technology projects and transformation initiatives from concept through to implementation, managing resources, budgets, risks, timelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external technology partners, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), managing supplier performance, contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and service improvements.
• Monitor IT performance, identify opportunities for improvement and manage the IT budget effectively, ensuring technology investment delivers value and supports organisational priorities.

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.