Head of Infrastructure and Security

Head of Infrastructure and Security

Location: Sidmouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Salary: £63,813 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About The Role

• Developing and implementing infrastructure and security strategies aligned with organisational goals, ensuring technology platforms are efficient and capable of supporting future growth and innovation.
• Providing expert advice on emerging technologies and security threats to inform strategic planning relating to digital investment and risk mitigation.
• Overseeing the design, operation, maintenance and optimisation of networks, servers, storage, cloud platforms and related services, ensuring they are resilient and efficient.
• Leading cybersecurity initiatives including conducting risk assessments, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Establishing, maintaining and continuously improving IT governance frameworks, including policies, processes, standards and controls that support secure and effective service delivery.
• Managing audits, ensuring findings are addressed, risks mitigated and the organisation remains fully compliant with data protection legislation and cybersecurity expectations.
• Leading, supporting and developing infrastructure and security teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

About You

• Experienced in senior IT leadership roles within infrastructure and security domains.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
• Proven experience managing hybrid environments, including on‑premises and cloud technologies.
• Working experience of aligning IT infrastructure and security initiatives with organisational objectives.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• An analytical approach to solving complex technical and security challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive pension.
• Life assurance (four times annual salary).
• BUPA private health cover.
• Sickness Income Protection (50% of salary).
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays, rising to 34 with each full year of service.
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan – reimbursement of certain medical expenses up to specified limits per membership.
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexible hours.
• Free parking.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

Legal & EEO Statements

The Donkey Sanctuary is a Disability Confident Employer.

The Donkey Sanctuary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults), and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

The Donkey Sanctuary also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and, for relevant posts, may request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

Please note: The Guaranteed interview scheme is only applicable to candidates who consider themselves to have a disability applying for roles based within the United Kingdom.

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