Interim Director of IT & Data

James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
Manchester, United Kingdom
Today
£750 – £1,000 pa

Salary

£750 – £1,000 pa

Seniority
Director
Posted
13 Aug 2026 (Today)

Our client, a housing and community services provider in Manchester, is seeking an experienced Interim Director of IT, Data & Performance to lead their IT, Data and Insight & Innovation function for an initial 6-month contract.

The role

  • Lead the technology, data and performance strategy
  • Own cyber security strategy, including audits and testing
  • Oversee the architecture roadmap and IT change/release management
  • Ensure compliance with IT and data protection legislation
  • Drive the data strategy, including governance and data quality
  • Lead the Business Intelligence function
  • Maintain KPI tracking and performance reporting
  • Manage the team through the interim period
  • Report to the Board on performance

What you'll need

  • Proven Director-level experience in IT, Data and Performance
  • ITIL or CoBIT certification (or equivalent)
  • Available at short notice

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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