Director Of Information Technology

Ventula Consulting Ltd.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventula Consulting Ltd. seeks a Director of Information Technology to lead digital infrastructure and information security across complex environments, driving strategy, delivery and stakeholder value.

The role combines senior leadership with transformation delivery, overseeing cloud, networks, end-user technology, service operations and cyber governance to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable technology for global operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure, cloud, networks and cyber security programs.
• Proven ability to translate tech challenges into business outcomes.
• Experience managing suppliers, budgets and transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital infrastructure strategy across cloud, networks, identity and workplace technology.
• Own information security operations, governance, risk management and incident response.
• Ensure secure, resilient and scalable technology services aligned to business needs.
• Drive improvements in digital workplace experience, automation and efficiency.
• Lead technology resilience, disaster recovery and planning.
• Manage strategic suppliers, budgets and investment priorities.
• Build high-performing teams with strong governance and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Infrastructure

Information security

Cloud

Networks

Service operations

Cyber security

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computing

Job description

Director of Information Technology - Up to £150k base + benefits - Southampton (hybrid)

Our client is a leading global infrastructure organisation operating across multiple locations and complex operational environments. They are seeking an experienced Head of Digital Infrastructure & Information Security to lead the technology teams, platforms and partners responsible for secure, resilient and modern digital services.

This is a senior leadership role combining operational accountability with transformation delivery. You will oversee infrastructure, cloud, networks, end-user technology, service operations and information security, ensuring technology services are secure, reliable and aligned to business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the digital infrastructure strategy across cloud, networks, identity, workplace technology and service operations.
• Own information security operations, cyber governance, risk management, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Ensure technology services are secure, resilient, scalable and fit for future business requirements.
• Drive improvements in digital workplace experience, automation, self-service and operational efficiency.
• Lead technology resilience, disaster recovery and recovery planning.
• Manage strategic suppliers, budgets, contracts and investment priorities.
• Build high-performing teams and establish strong governance, accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

You will be an experienced technology leader with a strong background in infrastructure and information security within complex, distributed environments.

You will bring:

• Proven leadership experience across infrastructure, cloud, networks, service operations and cyber security.
• Strong understanding of security governance, technology risk, resilience and compliance.
• Experience managing suppliers, budgets and transformation programmes.
• The ability to translate complex technology challenges into clear business outcomes.
• Experience leading teams through change and building effective operating models.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to shape the digital and security agenda of a global infrastructure organisation, strengthening resilience, enabling innovation and delivering the secure technology foundations that support critical operations worldwide.

Location: Southampton(hybrid)

Salary: Up to £150k base plus benefit