IT Director

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Our client, a leading property consultancy, is seeking an experienced Director of IT to drive IT strategy, transformation, and cloud adoption across the organisation. With a UK headcount of 1,000 employees and offices in Bristol and London, this is a key leadership role responsible for managing IT infrastructure, systems, security, and external suppliers, while ensuring the company’s technology aligns with its long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the IT strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and drives operational efficiency.

  • Lead the migration from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, ensuring seamless adoption of modern cloud technologies.

  • Oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, penetration testing, and IT compliance. Ensure robust disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

  • Manage third-party MSPs and IT suppliers, ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness.

  • Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to drive best value.

  • Lead and mentor a team of 8 IT professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous development.

  • Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across IT and business teams.

  • Oversee finance systems, property management systems, and analytics platforms, ensuring they support business needs.

  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and IoT to enhance property management efficiency.

  • Ensure IT policies comply with GDPR, ISO 27001, and industry regulations. Regularly review IT risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

  • Manage an annual IT budget, ensuring cost-effective technology investments.

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through IT consolidation, automation, and outsourcing.

  • Partner with Finance, Operations, and other business teams to ensure technology supports business goals.

  • Provide strategic IT guidance to the executive leadership team.

    Key Requirements

  • Proven experience as an IT Director, Head of IT, or similar senior IT leadership role.

  • Experience developing and delivering IT strategies in a large-scale organisation.

  • Hands-on experience leading cloud migration (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).

  • Strong knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management.

  • Track record of managing third-party MSPs and IT suppliers, including contract negotiations and service reviews.

  • Experience leading IT transformation, digitalisation, and system modernisation initiatives.

  • Strong project management skills, ideally with Agile, ITIL, or PRINCE2 methodologies.

  • Proven ability to lead and mentor IT teams, fostering a high-performance culture.

  • Understanding of property management, finance, or building technology systems.

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, penetration testing, and IT governance.

  • Experience ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and other regulatory frameworks.

  • Ability to communicate IT strategies to C-level executives, department heads, and external partners.

  • Comfortable presenting IT roadmaps and business cases at board level.

    Why Join?

  • Lead a high-impact IT transformation for a well-established property consultancy.

  • Shape the future of technology within the business, driving innovation and efficiency.

  • Competitive salary (£90k - £100k) + benefits and the opportunity to make a significant strategic impact.

    If you're an IT leader with a passion for technology transformation and cloud implementation, we’d love to hear from you

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