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