IT​/Tech Head, Cybersecurity

Position: HEAD OF IS
## Head of ISApplylocations:
UK - Barrow Terminals time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 12 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
July 17, 2026 (23 days left to apply) job requisition :
R9968278
** HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?
** In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‐standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.

With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you.
** THE OPPORTUNITY – HEAD OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
** The Head of Information Systems (IS) role is accountable for leading IS operations and support to efficiently and securely manage Applications, Infrastructure and Networks, supporting the company's business strategy and objectives.  Owns and manages the outsourced IS service delivery and contract management.
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* Location:

** Barrow-in-Furness
** Duration:
** 2-year contract
** Contract Type:
** PAYE
* * Day Rate:
** TBC
- ** For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation.
** Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided.
* ** Please only apply if you have existing right-to-work in the UK.**
* ** Please outline notice period/availability to start.
** Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.
** AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT...
** In role, you will be required to:
* Determine the IS strategy and strategic priorities and then driving and managing the IS operations team and outsourced service providers in the delivery.
* Ensure the IS operations service is a right-fit architecture for the business, ensuring end-to-end availability, reliability, security, integrity, performance, maintenance and support of the IS estate comprising infrastructure, networks & telephony, internal and cloud applications, end user computing and associated services.
* Ensure that policy and standards are in place to support the requirements of internal and external compliance while balancing them with the needs of the business.
* Proactively identify and manage IS related risk, particularly in respect to cyber security and resilience, ensuring compliance with legislative, internal and external standards.  Determine / deliver suitable mitigations to maintain risk within an agreed appetite.
* Ensure effective disaster recovery and cyber incident management arrangements are in place and tested, in order to drive security and resilience.
* Champion cyber security awareness across the company to promote safe working practices to help safeguard the business and ensure suitable technical and process controls operate as designed.
* Ensure the seamless integration, performance and security of all IS Operational services, driving continuous improvement in system reliability, scalability, and innovation.
* Collaborate with other departments to align IT services with business needs, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
* Take accountability for IS cost / investment and optimise spend through relentless focus and monitoring of scope, specification and price (in collaboration with the Supply Chain Management team), never losing sight of business value and maintaining a live view of forecast against plan.
* Strategically manage third party relationships with suppliers to maximise value and service delivery.
* Maintain awareness of regulatory, legislative and Shareholder requirements and…