Senior IT Infrastructure Lead/Head of IT Infrastructure

TAFFin.Tech; City of London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Lead to architect and deliver infrastructure strategies that support business agility. The role demands a proven background in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and stakeholder management. This high-impact position offers the opportunity to lead a skilled technical team and enhance service delivery across various platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in enterprise infrastructure (cloud, networks, virtualisation, storage).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and threat mitigation.
• Experience designing and maintaining resilient systems with high availability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Background in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, insurance, healthcare).

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver infrastructure strategies that support business agility.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive adoption for enhanced performance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing technical team.
• Manage relationships with clients and vendors.
• Oversee infrastructure-related projects ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Job description

# Senior IT Infrastructure Lead/Head of IT InfrastructureOn siteLondon, United states£ 105,000 /yearSeniorFull Time03-11-2025* Home* Senior IT Infrastructure Lead/Head of IT Infrastructure## SkillsCommunicationLeadershipGoStakeholder Management## Job SpecificationsThis leadership role centres around shaping and executing infrastructure strategy across a diverse technology estate. You'll be the go-to expert for high-level technical escalations, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and aligned to business needs. From disaster recovery planning to capacity management, your influence will span both operational delivery and strategic foresight. You'll also act as a trusted deputy to senior leadership, stepping in when needed and collaborating across internal teams and external partners to maintain service excellence. Strategic Ownership: Define and deliver infrastructure roadmaps that support growth and resilience. Client-Facing Impact: Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, ensuring service levels are met and exceeded. Leadership Influence: Develop and mentor a skilled technical team, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. Security & Continuity: Champion robust cybersecurity practices and ensure readiness for disruption through tested recovery frameworks. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver seamless infrastructure solutions.This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and wants to shape the future of enterprise IT. Core Responsibilities: Architect and deliver infrastructure strategies that support business agility and long-term growth. Evaluate emerging technologies and drive adoption where they enhance performance and security. Lead and develop a high-performing technical team, ensuring continuous improvement and capability uplift. Manage relationships with clients and vendors, ensuring alignment with service expectations and governance standards. Oversee infrastructure-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and technical integrity. Maintain and evolve disaster recovery and business continuity frameworks. Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards across all infrastructure domains.Essential Experience & Skills: Proven expertise in enterprise infrastructure (cloud, networks, virtualisation, storage). Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and threat mitigation. Experience designing and maintaining resilient systems with high availability. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Background in regulated industries (eg, financial services, insurance, healthcare). Strategic mindset with hands-on technical credibility. If you're a senior infrastructure leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for client service, resilience, and strategic delivery—this role could be for you. If you have the above and are looking for a lead transformation role which blends technical depth and business influence then apply now!## About the CompanyThe AI Performance Company. We work with enterprise teams to monitor, measure, and improve machine learning models for better results across accuracy, explainability, and fairness. We are deeply passionate about building technology to make AI work for everyone.Arthur is an equal opportunity employer and we believe strongly in "front-end ethics": building a sustainable company and industry where strong performance and a positive human impact are inextricably linked.We're hiring! Take a look at our open roles at arthur.a...