IT Director

IT DIRECTOR, Travel & Tourism Solutions (SAAS), Central London, £115k-135k+ Excellent Package, + Potential Equity + Hybrid Working

Our client is a disruptive innovator within the travel and tourism sector, and has been supported by investment from one of the most successful private equity houses in the UK.

The business operates from state of the art premises in Central London, boasting a genuinely pleasant office environment with an on-site break out area, cafe environment and gym facilities. The business offers the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, working mixed from home and the office.

The business is committed to diversity and inclusion, and has a strong ethical and responsible attitude towards travel and tourism.

Fuelled by further investment and excellent growth potential, an opportunity has now arisen for an experienced IT Director to join the senior leadership team and really take on a business critical role in re-shaping the IT, technology, and digital function.

The aim is to closely align the provision of IT services and the overall digital stance of the business with the long-term investment runway and growth trajectory of the business.

The incoming IT Director will play a proactive role across all areas of the business, with a remit extending beyond just providing IT support!

The IT Director will be expected to play a full part in the decision making and running of the business as a whole, supporting commercial decisions and delivering leading edge technology solutions to meet the needs of the business.

The successful candidate as IT Director will very much engage with the business as a whole, helping the business to achieve it’s goals and objectives

Ideally we seek an experienced IT Director or Head of IT with a proven track record in a senior IT management or technology leadership capacity.

The successful candidate will need very well developed commercial instincts, as well as the ability to clearly explain complex technology concepts to non-IT people, as well as vice-versa with business concepts to the IT team!

The IT Director will work with the Founder CEO and the senior management team in maintaining shareholder and investor confidence in the business, essential as the high-growth potential business embarks on an ambitious growth phase.

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