Director of IT

Job Title: Director of IT

Salary: £70,00 – £80,000

We are seeking a dynamic, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual to assume the role of Director of IT. In this position, you will be responsible for leading the strategic development and innovative application of IT within our organization. The Director of IT will oversee the evolution, implementation, and management of the company’s IT infrastructure, IT team, and resources to support all members in accessing and utilizing technology for their respective functions.

As an outstanding project leader, the Director of IT will need to balance strategic objectives with the operational delivery of a company-wide support department. Additionally, you will spearhead the enhancement and maintenance of our cyber security measures and the efficiency of our IT systems.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and influencer with extensive leadership experience and a proven track record of effecting improvements through innovative strategic planning.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification (graduate level in a discipline related to IT).
• Membership of a relevant professional organization (e.g., BCS).
• An appropriate management qualification.
• Evidence of continued personal and professional development.

Work Experience:

• Significant experience in operational and strategic IT management in either a business or educational setting.
• Ability to identify business opportunities and articulate a clear strategic vision for applying technology to achieve success.
• Development, implementation, and management of strategies aligned with key business objectives.
• Experience working with senior staff members, external stakeholders, and staff at all levels in both advisory and influencing roles.
• Proven track record of managing and motivating staff.
• Experience working with various stakeholders using influencing and project management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate in-house teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience in implementing transformational change and providing continuous improvement.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple workstreams.
• Skilled negotiator able to deploy tact and diplomacy to achieve objectives.
• Evidence of preparing, managing, and monitoring budget expenditure.
• Good understanding of usability issues within the organizational environment.
• Ability to combine financial awareness with strategic thinking.
• Experience effectively managing change.
• Proficiency in writing clear and concise plans, proposals, reports, and other documents.

Qualifications:

• Relevant professional certifications in IT.

Specialist Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge and experience in project management.
• Detailed knowledge of cyber security frameworks, infrastructure hardware and architecture, cloud-based software, and the open group architecture framework (TOGAF).

Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK’s fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies.

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