IT Director / Head of Technology (Software & IT Infrastructure) - New

IT Director / Head of Technology (Software &IT Infrastructure) - New Role

£90,000 - £100,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working

A leading organisation (of c.250 staff) requires a technically skilled, motivated, and forward-thinking IT Director/Head of Techncology to serve as a technical leader for the IT department and oversee the development, implementation, and management of all technological aspects across the group - to include both software development and IT infrastructure.

This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and strategic oversight to align the department's capabilities with the group's broader operational objectives. Suitable candidates will have the following:

* Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, including managing software development, infratrsucture and information security while building and scaling teams.

* In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise applications, software development and security technologies.

* Strong experience in web applications development (.Net)

* In-depth knowledge of Agile, SDLC, ITIL and COBIT frameworks.

* Strong understanding of data protection regulations, information security standards and cyber risk management.

* Demonstrable experience leading digital transformation and systems integration projects.

* Communication, collaboration and diplomacy

* Strategic thinking and foresight

* Innovative mindset

* Emotional intelligence

* Decisiveness under pressure

Responsibililties will include:

* Maintaining and developing existing software solutions/systems.

* Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends, with a particular focus on cyber, AI and automation.

* Communicating technical strategies, challenges, and achievements.

* Evaluating and implementing scalable architectural designs.

* Ensuring robust data management to enable performance management and drive strategic decision-making.

* Leading technical teams through agile development methodologies.

* Setting and managing technology budgets.

* Management of the full IT team including owning future recruitment, development, and retention of staff.

* Monitoring system performance and reliability.

* Identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities.

* Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Please send CV for full job description and an informal chat
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed