Director Of IT M&A & Integration

Mentmore Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Director of IT M&A & Integration to support a growth-focused strategy in Cambridge, UK. This role requires significant director-level experience in technology integrations within acquisition-heavy environments. Candidates must have strong expertise in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, along with commercial acumen and senior stakeholder management skills. The position involves owning the integration agenda, ensuring rapid technology stabilization post-acquisition. The role is critical for driving business growth, and compensation ranges between £900 - £1,000 per day outside of IR35.

Qualifications

• Significant director-level experience with technology integrations.
• Strong understanding of licensing and identity models.
• Experience in acquisition-heavy environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technology integration agenda.
• Ensure acquired businesses are stabilised and integrated quickly.
• Deliver rapid, low-risk technology integration post-acquisition.

Skills

Microsoft 365 expertise

SharePoint expertise

Commercial acumen

Senior stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Enterprise applications

Infrastructure

Job description

Director of IT M&A & Integration (Permanent)

Rate: £900 - £1,000 p/d OUTSIDE IR35
Location: UK-based, with 2 days per week onsite in Cambridge

A highly acquisitive, growth-focused organisation is seeking a Director of IT M&A & Integration to support a fast-paced, acquisition-led strategy. With multiple high-value transactions underway, this role is central to delivering rapid, low-risk technology integration and value realisation post-acquisition.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will own the end-to-end technology integration agenda, from Day 1 readiness through to TSA exit and full separation from seller environments. This includes detailed analysis and integration of applications, infrastructure, EUC, contracts, licences, SLAs, and core enterprise platforms, ensuring acquired businesses are stabilised and integrated at pace.

The successful candidate will bring significant director-level experience delivering complex technology integrations in acquisition-heavy environments. Strong Microsoft 365 and SharePoint expertise is essential, alongside a clear understanding of licensing and identity models and broad knowledge across ERP, enterprise applications, infrastructure, and end-user computing. Commercial acumen, pace, and senior stakeholder credibility are critical.

This is a high-impact role within a business where effective technology integration is a key driver of growth. For consideration and a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please apply with an up to date CV.