The Head of Networks will lead the strategy, delivery and continuous improvement of the IAG Network platform and in support of the strategic and operational business requirements of the organisation and its customers. This is a critical, senior and visible role taking accountability for a series of complex services and programmes of work delivered within IAG and in a diverse supplier ecosystem.

In this role you will:

• Lead the evolution of network design implementing Group policies and standards
• Act as the principal decision maker around network upgrades, capability enhancements, supplier selection and incident resolution
• Lead teams across IAG Tech and multiple suppliers to deliver resilient, robust services leveraging our infrastructure and network
• Recruit and retain technical talent into the team
• Lead the development of network strategic roadmaps, leading the team to ensure service stability and enables the future roadmap
• Accountability for ensuring tooling is in place to provide real time observability across the network estate enabling accurate health assessment and early detection and resolution of issues
• Provide leadership and guidance in support of the delivery of a number of broad and complex projects
• Build a strong relationship with the cyber security team to ensure smooth service operation
• Primary point of contact for audit and accountable for network audit remediation activity
• Ensure documentation of network, systems & service are accurately maintained  
• Accountable for the safe, secure, resilient running of the networks service, ensuring that all established protocols are adhered to
• Supplier engagement to ensure best performance at best value for our services ensuring all contractual obligations are delivered