Head of IT

At James Fisher, we recognise IT as a critical enabler of the performance, efficiency and differentiation essential to our success in core markets. This is a brand‑new role that positions you as a key member of the Energy Division’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), playing an integral role in shaping and enabling the divisional strategy during an exciting period of growth and transformation. As the senior technology leader for the Division, you will ensure IT services and solutions are tightly aligned with business needs and delivered within agreed scope, service levels and cost. You will oversee the integration of division‑specific systems with Group IT shared services, operating within a collaborative model and ensuring full compliance with Group strategy, architecture and governance. Acting as a trusted partner to the business, you will lead divisional applications, software development and major IT projects. Translating priorities into practical, technology‑enabled outcomes that enhance performance, reduce risk and drive growth. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape a divisional IT function from the ground up. To succeed, you’ll need a proven track record of bringing structure to ambiguity, rapidly assessing the current landscape, identifying opportunities and priorities, and securing alignment on a clear way forward. As this is a new role with no established team, you should be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and taking a hands‑on approach when needed.