Head of IT

Solid State PLC


Date: 8 hours ago
City: Redditch
Contract type: Full time
Head of IT – Global Technology Leadership

Office: Redditch, Worcestershire

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive – (dependent on experience) + Benefits

About Us

Solid State Plc (AIM: SOLI) is a London-listed group specialising in the design, development, and supply of advanced electronic technologies. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, our products enable critical applications worldwide to operate safely, reliably, and consistently.

You’ll find our innovations at the heart of scientific exploration, transportation, agriculture, healthcare, and smart infrastructure. With operations across the UK, Europe, and North America, Solid State is expanding rapidly as a trusted global partner in cutting-edge technology.

At Solid State, our people are central to our success. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth—where every individual contributes to shaping the extraordinary.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of IT to lead our global IT function, reporting directly to the Group CFO. This pivotal role is responsible for shaping our IT strategy, driving digital transformation, and ensuring our infrastructure and systems enable the continued success of our business worldwide.

You will bring together technical expertise, business acumen, and inspirational leadership to deliver seamless IT operations, innovative solutions, and a high-performing team.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Strategy & Transformation: Develop and deliver a global IT strategy aligned to business goals, driving digital transformation and leveraging emerging technologies (including AI).
  • IT Operations: Oversee infrastructure, security, compliance, and scalability across global sites while optimising budgets and resources.
  • Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a global IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior leadership to support business objectives, communicate IT strategies effectively, and manage vendor relationships.
  • Projects: Oversee major IT initiatives, ensuring successful delivery through robust project management methodologies.
  • Risk & Security: Implement IT risk management and cybersecurity strategies to safeguard assets, data, and operations.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic leader with the ability to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven success leading global IT teams in a complex, fast-paced business.
  • Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity.
  • Experience with ERP and CRM systems.
  • Commercial awareness and ability to align IT with business goals.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership, motivational, and problem-solving abilities.

Useful Additional Expertise (advantageous)

  • Experience with SAN servers, SQL, Microsoft Teams, SCCM/SCOM, RMM/MDM tools.
  • Cybersecurity certifications and knowledge (CE+, ISO 27001, etc.).
  • Advanced networking expertise (QoS, VLANs, MPLS, wireless AP configuration).
  • Previous security clearance.

What We Offer In Return

  • Competitive salary package
  • Car allowance
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Access to Westfield Healthcare, EAP, wellbeing app, and discounts
  • Cycle to Work scheme & EV salary sacrifice scheme
  • Salary sacrifice pension
  • 4x salary Death in Service benefit
  • Employee share scheme (after 12 months)

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to play a defining leadership role in a rapidly growing, globally respected technology business. You will have the autonomy, resources, and influence to shape our IT landscape and drive transformation across multiple industries.

Apply now to join Solid State Plc and lead IT innovation that powers tomorrow’s world.

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