Head of IT

London

£80K - £90K

Case Study: Revolutionary EdTech, London – Head of IT

 

The Challenge

 

A rapidly scaling EdTech innovator in London needed a Head of IT to lead their technology operations during a period of intense growth. They required someone who could combine hands‑on technical leadership with strategic oversight, supporting a product‑driven culture while building the internal IT function from the ground up.

The brief demanded a rare blend of operational excellence, security awareness, and start‑up agility — all within a fast‑moving, education‑focused environment.

 

Our Approach

 

We partnered with the leadership team to refine the brief, clarifying the balance between:

• Day‑to‑day IT operations

• Security, governance, and compliance

• Cloud and SaaS ecosystem ownership

• Supporting a hybrid engineering and product workforce

• Building scalable processes for a company doubling headcount

We targeted senior IT leaders with experience in tech‑first organisations, especially those who had previously built or transformed IT functions in high‑growth settings.

 

The Outcome

 

We delivered a shortlist of standout candidates with the right mix of strategic vision and hands‑on capability.

The client secured their ideal hire — a Head of IT who brought structure, leadership, and momentum to their internal technology operations, enabling the business to scale confidently.

 

Impact

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• Senior leadership hire delivered efficiently

• Zero unsuitable CVs sent

• A Head of IT now driving operational excellence and supporting rapid growth

• A client who now treats us as a trusted partner for future strategic hires