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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Free breakfast, Free lunch, Free dinner, Free tea and coffee, Health plan, Refer a friend scheme
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Head of IT is responsible for providing strategic direction and operational oversight for all IT services, including infrastructure and business systems. This role ensures technology solutions align with business needs while maintaining high standards of security, stability, and compliance.
Requirements
Candidates must have significant senior-level IT leadership experience, preferably within a multi-site operational or logistics environment. A degree-level qualification in IT or a related field is required, along with strong commercial acumen and people management skills.
Full job description
Head of IT
Department: Central Functions
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Manchester M90 5EX (BOND)
Description
Who are we? Dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers. We provide a comprehensive range of inflight catering, onboard retail, supply chain and logistics services at all major and regional airports across the UK. Dnata Catering provide expertly crafted inflight catering services, delivering fresh and high-quality meals at major and regional airports across the UK. As the leading Halal caterer in the UK, we also provide tailored experiences to meet each customer’s unique needs. We’re a leader in VIP catering, offering bespoke inflight to private and charter clients.
The Role To deliver IT Services to a standard and at a cost that meets the business needs. The Head of IT should be an experienced technology leader who can provide strategic direction whilst remaining hands-on enough to support operational delivery when required. The role is responsible for both Technical Services (Infrastructure) and Business Systems, ensuring technology enables the business whilst maintaining stability, security and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
IT Leadership & People Management
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Leadership & Management
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing IT teams within a complex business environment.
Strong people leadership, coaching, mentoring and performance management capabilities.
Ability to influence, engage and build credibility with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Experience driving cultural and organisational change.
Technical & Operational Expertise
Broad knowledge of enterprise applications, infrastructure, networks, cloud technologies and end-user computing environments.
Strong understanding of IT service management principles, including incident, problem, change and release management.
Experience managing business-critical systems and ensuring high levels of availability, resilience and performance.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, identity and access management, data protection and IT governance frameworks.
Strategy & Business Acumen
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute technology strategies that support business growth and operational excellence.
Commercially focused with strong business partnering skills and the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
Experience supporting customer bids, RFP responses and strategic business initiatives.
Ability to identify and implement technology-enabled process improvement opportunities.
Financial & Commercial Management
Proven experience managing IT budgets, forecasting expenditure and delivering cost optimisation initiatives.
Strong commercial awareness with experience managing technology suppliers, contracts and service agreements.
Ability to evaluate technology investments and develop compelling business cases.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Experience implementing and maintaining IT governance, risk management and compliance frameworks.
Strong understanding of information security policies, controls and industry best practices.
Knowledge of audit processes, regulatory compliance requirements and technology risk management.
Qualifications & Experience
Significant senior-level IT leadership experience, ideally within a multi-site operational or logistics environment.
Degree-level qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Professional certifications such as ITIL, Prince2, PMP, Agile, Microsoft, AWS, CISSP or equivalent are desirable.
Demonstrable track record of delivering strategic technology initiatives and operational excellence.
Benefits
What's in it for you?
An opportunity to be part of the Emirates global family.
Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site
Free tea and coffee
Simply health Plan
Refer a Friend Scheme
Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
Cycle to Work Scheme
Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme
If you're invited to interview, please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to ensure you're cleared for take-off and able to perform at your best. We’re committed to making the recruitment journey as smooth and inclusive as possible.
Related keywords
IT LeadershipInfrastructureBusiness SystemsCloud TechnologiesCybersecurityITILPrince2PMPAgileMicrosoftAWSCISSPBudgetingVendor ManagementRisk ManagementCompliance
dnata is a leading global air and travel services provider. Established in 1959, the company offers quality and safe ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail services in 34 countries across six continents.
Offices: PO Box, Global, AE · Al Ittihad Street, Dubai, Dubai, AE
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