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Head of IT job vacancy

Are you an IT leader keen to support the use of technology in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation? The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for a Head of Information Technology (IT) who can be both a visionary and a hands-on business partner, helping us navigate the exciting challenge of integrating new platforms with legacy systems.
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Job details

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 19 October 2025. First stage interviews are due to take place on 28 and 29 October 2025, with final stage interviews (in person) scheduled for either 5 or 6 November 2025.

Salary£70,880 - £78,340 per annum dependent on experience, plus excellent benefits
LocationCentral London with flexible working
HoursFull-time/35 hours per week
Contractual statusPermanent

In this high impact role, you’ll lead a diverse and evolving IT ecosystem to support double-digit membership growth, while continuing to leverage legacy systems that meet unique business needs. You’ll be responsible for delivering a secure, efficient, and user-focused IT environment that supports our strategic goals.

If you’re a business-facing IT professional who puts users first and thrives on solving complex challenges with smart, proportionate solutions we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead the delivery of our IT strategy, ensuring our investments deliver tangible benefits for balancing innovation with operational stability.
  • Advise stakeholders on tech solutions that support business goals and improve user experience.
  • Manage and optimise a mix of in-house and outsourced services, ensuring value and efficiency.
  • Oversee vendor relationships, procurement, and IT change processes.
  • Ensure robust risk management, including cyber security, data protection, and business continuity.
  • Inspire, develop and performance manage a high-performing IT team to deliver excellent service.

What you’ll need:

  • Strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions in a digital world.
  • Skilled leader and staff manager, able to bring together, motivate, co-ordinate and develop a team effectively.
  • Experience of setting, agreeing and implementing operational plans for a similar sized organisation encompassing the whole of IT. 
  • Knowledge and experience of project management theories and systems.
  • Strong analytical and evaluative skills to grasp and convey the solutions to problems clearly to different audiences.
  • Effective business partnership experience advising and shaping plans for non-IT leaders, excellent collaborative skills. 

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How to apply

To find out more about any of the vacancies advertised, please download the candidate pack for the post you are interested in. Complete the diversity monitoring form and send a CV and covering letter to by the stated closing date, explaining concisely how you match the requirements of the role.

Alternatively, you can send your application by post to arrive by the closing date. Please address your application to:

HR Manager
The Royal College of Radiologists
63 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3JW

All applications will be acknowledged, but if you have not heard from us again within a fortnight of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview on this occasion. Unfortunately we are unable to respond to general enquiries about employment opportunities. Each vacancy is advertised on this website as well as through other recruitment methods.

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