Head of IT

We’re seeking an experienced Head of IT who can provide strategic leadership while remaining close to operational delivery.

Job details

Location

Home-based, UK based

Salary

Actual £49,766.40 - £54,932 (FTE £62,208 - £68,665)

Hours of work

28 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Closing date

August 3, 2026

Job Title:                        Head of IT

Location: Home based with occasional travel to London office

Pay: Actual £49,766.40 – £54,932 (FTE £62,208 – £68,665)

Contract: Permanent, 28 hours per week

Role Overview:

At Speech and Language UK, we believe every child should be able to face the future with confidence. We’re seeking an experienced Head of IT who can provide strategic leadership while remaining close to operational delivery. The successful candidate will combine strong cyber security and infrastructure expertise with excellent stakeholder management and a passion for using technology to support meaningful social impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and deliver an IT strategy that supports Speech and Language UK’s organisational goals; Advise the Senior Management Team on technology risks, opportunities, and investment priorities.
• IT operations & infrastructure: Oversee cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, endpoint security, and access management.
• Cyber security & compliance: Lead the organisation’s cyber security and IT risk management activities.
• Digital transformation & AI: Identify opportunities to use AI and digital tools to improve internal efficiency and frontline services;
• Product & technical governance: Ensure appropriate standards for documentation, testing, access controls, and change management; Provide technical oversight for internally developed digital products and tools.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build strong working relationships with teams across fundraising, schools, digital, finance, and operations; Communicate IT performance, risks, and proposals in clear, non-technical language.

About Us:

We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. For 2 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feel like an impossible hurdle. Without the right help, this can destroy their world. They feel disconnected from their family. Unable to make friends. Unfairly punished for not following instructions they don’t understand. What does the future hold for them?

Why Us?

Speech and Language UK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for children and young people with communication needs. If you’re ready to make a difference in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rated for part-time), flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance programme (we actively engage with our workforce on wellbeing and offer an employee assistance program offering confidential counselling and advice), Perkbox membership and enhanced sick pay.

How to Apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing how you meet the criteria outlined in our candidate pack and why you want to join the cause to: jobs@speechandlanguage.org.uk.

Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday, 3rd August 2026 

Accessibility Support:

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.