Group Technology Director

La Fosse Associates; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Group Technology Director to drive enterprise-wide transformation across its multi-site organization. The role involves leading a team of 30 technologists to unify systems, drive innovation, and ensure the IT backbone supports growth. Candidates should have significant experience in IT leadership within multi-site environments and a strong understanding of cloud operations. The role offers a hybrid working pattern with 2-3 days per fortnight at HQ in York.

Benefits

3% Pension

Individual Health Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading IT for multi-site organisations in relevant sectors.
• Experience in major system migrations and digital transformation programmes.
• Strong familiarity with enterprise systems like ERP or HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a scalable, secure IT strategy.
• Lead the migration from legacy systems to a unified Practice Management System.
• Oversee IT operations including networks and cloud services.
• Build and mentor high-performing technology teams.
• Manage third-party service providers for efficient service delivery.
• Maintain standards of cyber security and compliance.

Skills

Leadership of IT for multi-site organisations

Leadership of system migrations

Managing cross-functional tech teams

Cloud environments (preferably Azure)

Commercially astute in private equity environments

Tools

Azure

Practice Management Systems

Job description

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Job Benefits: 3% Pension and Individual Health Insurance

Group Technology Director

Location: Hybrid (UK-based, 2-3 days every fortnight in York HQ)

Salary: £150,000 base + 3% pension + individual healthcare + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).

Full Time | Permanent

We are looking for a technology leader ready to drive enterprise-wide transformation across hundreds of sites in the UK and Europe. This is a rare opportunity to shape the technology landscape of a fast-scaling, PE-backed organisation undergoing significant digital change.

Our client is a market-leading, multi-site services business operating across 700+ UK and European locations, with a workforce of over 12,000. Following rapid growth through acquisitions, the company is now investing heavily in standardising and modernising its technology estate. As Group Technology Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling this next phase of scalable, secure growth.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group CIO, you’ll lead a UK-based team of ~30 technologists across Infrastructure, Development, Cloud, and Data Engineering. Your core mission will be to unify fragmented systems and services, drive innovation, and ensure the business’s IT backbone can support continued expansion across multiple countries and markets.

This role sits on the IT & Security senior leadership team and will act as a key partner to business and operational leaders across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Strategy: Define and implement a scalable, secure IT strategy that aligns with ambitious UK and European growth plans.
2. Systems Integration: Lead the migration from legacy systems to a unified Practice Management System (PMS) across all sites.
3. Infrastructure & Cloud Ops: Oversee all aspects of IT operations including networks, cloud (Azure), and service delivery.
4. Team Leadership: Build and mentor high-performing technology teams while embedding best practices and a culture of continuous improvement.
5. Vendor & Partner Management: Manage third-party service providers and technology partners to ensure efficient and cost-effective service.
6. Governance & Risk: Work closely with Security leadership to maintain high standards of cyber security, availability, and compliance.
7. CIO Deputy: Act as a senior deputy to the Group CIO, representing the function at Group level when required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced technology leader who brings a blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and the ability to lead complex transformation in a multi-site, fast-paced, and high-growth environment.

Must-have experience:

• Proven track record leading IT for multi-site organisations – sectors such as healthcare, retail, hospitality, logistics or similar.
• End-to-end leadership of major system migrations and digital transformation programmes.
• Experience managing cross-functional tech teams and external vendors at scale.
• Strong familiarity with cloud environments (preferably Azure) and enterprise systems (ERP, HRIS, PMS or equivalents).
• Commercially astute, comfortable operating in private equity-backed environments.

Nice to have:

• Background in regulated or clinical sectors.
• Experience with Practice Management Systems or consolidating operational platforms post-acquisition.

Location & Working Pattern

The role is UK-based and requires 2-3 days every fortnight at the HQ in York. The rest of the time can be worked remotely or from other UK locations.